Obsession Streaming Date: When and Where to Watch the $427M Horror Hit

Obsession, the low-budget horror sleeper hit that dominated theatres worldwide, is now streaming on Peacock. If you missed the film during its theatrical run or want to revisit it at home, here is everything you need to know about its streaming release, cast, box office performance, and alternative ways to watch.

Obsession Streaming Date and Time

Obsession began streaming on Peacock on Friday, July 17, 2026. The film became available at 3 AM Pacific Time (6 AM Eastern Time).

A standard Peacock subscription starts at $10.99 per month. The service does not offer a free trial directly, but subscribers who sign up for a DirecTV package can receive two months of Peacock Premium at no additional cost, along with DirecTV's own five-day free trial.

For viewers in India, Peacock is not currently available. The film has not been announced on any Indian streaming platform as of this writing.

What Is Obsession About?

Obsession follows Baron "Bear" Bailey, a music store employee who harbours deep feelings for his co-worker and friend, Nikki Freeman. After purchasing a mysterious novelty item called the "One Wish Willow" from a crystal shop, Bear breaks it and wishes for Nikki to fall in love with him.

The wish works — but not in the way Bear imagined. Nikki becomes dangerously, obsessively attached to him, and her behaviour escalates into violence that endangers everyone around them. The film draws inspiration from W.W. Jacobs' classic short story "The Monkey's Paw," reimagining its "be careful what you wish for" premise through the lens of modern romance and gender dynamics.

Written and directed by 26-year-old Curry Barker, Obsession runs for 109 minutes and was produced by Blumhouse Productions alongside Capstone Studios, Tea Shop Productions, and Under the Shell. Focus Features distributed the film in the United States, with Universal Pictures handling international release.

Obsession Cast

The film features a compact ensemble cast:

• Michael Johnston as Baron "Bear" Bailey — a music store employee whose wish sets the story in motion
• Inde Navarrette as Nikki Freeman — Bear's co-worker and the object of his affection, whose sudden obsession becomes the film's central horror
• Cooper Tomlinson as Ian — a mutual friend caught in the aftermath of Bear's decision
• Andy Richter as Carter Harper — Bear's boss at the music store and father to Sarah
• Megan Lawless as Sarah Harper — another co-worker and friend in the group

Navarrette, previously known for roles in Superman & Lois, has drawn significant attention for her performance as Nikki.

Why Obsession Became a Box Office Sensation

Obsession premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival in September 2025 before receiving a wide theatrical release on May 15, 2026. Made on a reported budget of just $750,000, the film went on to earn approximately $427 million worldwide, according to box office data.

That figure made Obsession Focus Features' highest-grossing release and the highest-grossing festival acquisition in history. The film's success was driven largely by word of mouth among horror audiences, with several prominent Hollywood figures publicly praising Barker's work. Its theatrical run continued for over two months, an unusually long window for a horror release of its scale.

How to Watch Obsession on Peacock

Obsession is available to stream with any active Peacock subscription. Plans begin at $10.99 per month. Since Peacock does not offer a standalone free trial, the most cost-effective option for new users is to sign up for a DirecTV Signature package, which includes two months of Peacock Premium as a bundled add-on at no extra charge. DirecTV itself offers a five-day free trial on all plans.

Once subscribed, search for Obsession in Peacock's library. The film is listed under the platform's movie catalogue and is available in full with no additional rental fee.

Alternative Ways to Watch Obsession

Before its Peacock debut, Obsession was released on premium video on demand (PVOD) on June 30, 2026. The film is available for digital purchase or rental on Amazon Prime Video and Apple TV. Pricing for the digital release was set at $24.99 to purchase and a lower rental fee.

A physical media release on DVD, Blu-ray, and 4K UHD followed on July 14, 2026.

For Indian audiences without access to Peacock, the PVOD options on Prime Video and Apple TV remain the most reliable way to watch the film at home, as no Indian streaming platform has announced a release date.

Bonus Features

The digital release of Obsession includes a 19-minute behind-the-scenes featurette titled "OBSESSION Unleashed." The bonus segment features Curry Barker and the cast discussing the making of the film, from its performance-driven horror sequences to the practical effects used in its most disturbing scenes.

The featurette is included with both digital purchase and rental on Prime Video and Apple TV. It has not been confirmed whether the Peacock streaming version includes this bonus content.

Information last checked on July 17, 2026.