Obsession Arrives on Netflix in November 2026

October 20, 2026

Obsession arrives on Netflix in November 2026

Obsession, one of 2026’s major horror successes, is moving from cinemas to Netflix. The streaming release gives Australian viewers another opportunity to discover Curry Barker’s film after its theatrical run.

The film opened in cinemas on 15 May 2026 and immediately made an impact, earning $17 million domestically during its opening weekend. By the end of its theatrical run, Obsession had taken $522.8 million worldwide from a production budget of just $750,000.

Its remarkable profitability helped transform the Blumhouse production from an independent horror release into a global sensation. With Netflix behind its next stage, the film is positioned to reach an even larger audience.

When can you watch Obsession on Netflix?

Obsession will be available on Netflix from 17 November 2026. That timing arrives after the Halloween season, so viewers will miss the usual October horror window. It does, however, give fans time to watch the film before Grand Theft Auto 6 becomes the centre of attention and takes up their free time.

The movie is already available to stream on Peacock, but its Netflix debut is expected to bring renewed attention and another surge in viewership.

What is Obsession about?

Michael Johnston plays Bear, a shop clerk who develops unreturned romantic feelings for his friend Nikki, played by Inde Navarrette. Hoping to change her feelings, Bear uses a magical toy to wish that Nikki would love him more than anyone else in the world.

The wish has devastating consequences. What begins as an attempt to force affection soon descends into chaos, hysteria and a bloody wave of violence, giving Obsession its unsettling horror premise.

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Why the Netflix release matters

The move to Netflix is significant because Obsession has already demonstrated unusual commercial reach for a film made on a $750,000 budget. Its strong cinema performance, combined with the convenience of streaming, could introduce the horror title to viewers who did not see it during its theatrical release.