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'Obsession' Earns 23x Budget in Stunning Box Office Premiere
18 May
Summary
- Horror film 'Obsession' debuted at #3 domestically with $16.1 million.
- The movie earned $23.1 million worldwide on its opening weekend.
- Made on a $1 million budget, it grossed over 23 times its cost.
The R-rated horror movie 'Obsession' has achieved significant box office success during its opening weekend. It debuted at #3 in the domestic rankings, earning $16.1 million in North America alone. This collection surpassed industry projections and outperformed other releases like 'Trap' and '28 Years Later: the Bone Temple'.
Internationally, 'Obsession' garnered $7 million across 34 markets, contributing to a worldwide opening weekend total of $23.1 million. Considering its production budget was approximately $1 million, the film has already achieved a remarkable return of over 23 times its investment. It also significantly exceeded its break-even point.
The film's plot centers on a romantic's desperate wish granted by a supernatural willow, leading to terrifying consequences. 'Obsession' was released on May 15 and has quickly become one of the year's biggest hits relative to its budget.
