{
  "id": 15591113,
  "title": "One of 2026's Best Horror Movies Is Officially Headed to Netflix Soon",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/19/one-of-2026s-best-horror-movies-is-officially-headed-to-netflix-soon",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-19T10:00:32.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Polygon",
    "slug": "polygon",
    "url": "https://www.polygon.com/obsession-netflix-streaming-release-date/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "After its theatrical run concluded, fans eager to revisit or discover the 2026 horror sensation must turn to streaming services to catch it. In November, director Curry Barker's \"Obsession\" is scheduled to launch on Netflix, likely reigniting conversations about the chilling film. The movie made its cinematic debut on May 15, 2026, grossing $17 million in its opening weekend, and continued to perform well, ultimately earning $522.8 million worldwide. Despite its modest $750,000 budget, \"Obsession\" proved to be one of the most profitable films ever made, cementing its status as a major success. Blumhouse Productions' indie hit transcended genre boundaries to become a global phenomenon. The impending arrival on Netflix marks a new wave of fans eagerly anticipating its release on November 17. However, timing is crucial, as viewers won't be able to add \"Obsession\" to their \"spooky month\" watchlist. Fortunately, they can enjoy the horror movie before Grand Theft Auto 6 captures the spotlight and diverts everyone's attention. \"Obsession\" stars Michael Johnston as Bear, a shop clerk with unwavering romantic desires for his friend Nikki (Inde Navarrette). When Bear resorts to a magical toy to enthrall Nikki, he faces dire consequences when chaos, hysteria, and a gruesome bloodbath unfold. Although currently available on Peacock, \"Obsession\" debuting on Netflix is expected to garner even more attention.",
  "summary": "Curry Barker's box office horror hit, Obsession, is coming to Netflix this November.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}