When will – Curry Barker’s horror hit ‘Obsession’ made its way to U.S. theaters in May 2026 after premiering at last year’s Toronto International Film Festival. With Focus Features’ typical streaming path to Peacock, fans are likely looking at a late-2026 arrival for at-h
When ‘Obsession’ finally landed in American theaters in May 2026. cinephiles didn’t just add it to their watchlists—they leaned in. The Focus Features-distributed horror film had premiered at last year’s Toronto International Film Festival, but the wide U.S. run is what turned it into a must-see conversation.
Now the question hanging over every late-night scroll is simple: when can viewers rewatch it at home on a streaming service?
Baron “Bear” Bailey is the center of the film’s unsettling premise. He’s been carrying a long-term crush on his childhood friend and coworker Nikki Freeman—and after buying her a “One Wish Willow” gag gift. he makes a wish for her to love him “more than anything in the f**king world.” What follows is the moment the story’s title becomes impossible to ignore. as Bear learns the meaning of obsession when Nikki transforms into someone—or something—he’s never seen before.
Alongside the horror, the film also brings in more subtle themes, including consent.
Reviews have come in positive since its May 2026 theatrical release in the U.S. Many critics praised Indy’s performance, calling it particularly eerie.
Indy Navarette and Michael Johnston headline the cast as Nikki and Bailey. Indy is best known for playing Sarah Cushing in ‘Superman & Lois,’ while Michael is recognized for playing Corey Bryant in ‘Teen Wolf.’
The supporting cast includes Cooper Tomlinson as Ian, Megan Lawless as Sarah Harper, Andy Richter as Carter Harper, Haley Fitzgerald as Viola, Darin Toonder as Harry, and director Barker in the role of the “One Wish Willow” customer service agent on the phone.
As for streaming, Focus Features productions tend to eventually get released on Peacock. But the move from theaters to a formal streaming launch isn’t instant, and it could take a few months before ‘Obsession’ is officially available for at-home viewing.
For fans timing their next watch, the most likely window is late 2026—when ‘Obsession’ is expected to arrive on streaming after its theatrical run concludes.
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