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'Obsession' Becomes Hollywood's First Original Film of 2020s to Gross $500 Million Worldwide

The horror film Obsession has become the first original Hollywood movie of the 2020s to gross $500 million worldwide.

By · Published August 23, 2026  19:27 UTC · Updated August 26, 2026  20:41 UTC

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  • Velocity & Diffusion: Coverage exploded across 9 distinct news outlets with 9 published articles, achieving a live velocity of 7.
  • Primary Driver: The horror film Obsession has become the first original Hollywood movie of the 2020s to gross $500 million worldwide.
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TheWrap first reported that Obsession had become the first original Hollywood film of the 2020s to gross $500 million worldwide. The film's success has been rapid and extensive. According to Comic Book Resources, Obsession became a streaming hit within two days, with 456 million minutes viewed.

The Northeast Times noted that the film was made on a budget of $750,000. However, IMDb has since reported that Obsession has been dethroned as the most profitable movie ever at the box office. Collider noted that the film has hit its first real speed bump.

The film's success is notable for its low budget and high return.

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The obvious questions

What is the budget of Obsession?

The budget of Obsession is $750,000.

How much has Obsession grossed worldwide?

Obsession has grossed $500 million worldwide.

What is the streaming success of Obsession?

Obsession has been viewed for 456 million minutes in just two days.

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