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Obsession Breaks Box Office Records, Streaming Release Delayed Due to Strong Theatrical Run

Reviewed byAniket Awate· Culture & Digital Media Writer· Edited byOjas Kale
Analysed 11 Jun 2026·2 sources analysed·India·Entertainment
Obsession Breaks Box Office Records, Streaming Release Delayed Due to Strong Theatrical RunPreviousNext

Focus Features' horror-romance film Obsession, directed by Curry Barker, has become the studio's highest-grossing movie, surpassing $200 million globally. Notably, it is the first film since 1982's E.T. to increase box office earnings in its second and third weekends and set records for the best fourth-weekend hold for a horror film. Despite initial plans for a 17-day digital release, its strong theatrical performance has delayed streaming availability, with Universal Pictures now favoring a minimum five-week theatrical window for most films.

TBN's observations

First-hand measurement across 2 sources

We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. Coverage leans balanced overall (Left 0%, Centre 100%, Right 0%). Overall sentiment is positive (75/100). Lens Score 39/100 — moderate-to-low public interest.

Outlets analysed (first-hand measurement by TBN's Bias Engine):

  • hindustantimes— balanced framing, positive sentiment
  • httpswwwoutlookindiacom— balanced framing, positive sentiment
Political Bias
0%100%0%
Sentiment
75%
AI analysis of 2 sources · Published under editorial oversight by The Balanced News
Analysed 11 Jun 2026· How this analysis is produced· Editorial standards· Corrections

AI Analysis

Political bias across 2 sources
● Left 0%● Center 100%● Right 0%

The articles focus primarily on entertainment industry developments without political framing. They present factual information about box office performance and studio release strategies, reflecting industry and audience perspectives. There is no evident political bias, as coverage centers on commercial success and distribution decisions rather than political or ideological viewpoints.

Sentiment — Positive (75/100)

The overall tone across the articles is positive, highlighting Obsession's record-breaking box office achievements and strong audience reception. The coverage emphasizes the film's commercial success and milestones, with neutral reporting on the studio's release strategy changes. There is no negative or critical sentiment present.

How 2 sources covered this story

Each source's own headline, political lean, and sentiment — so you can see framing differences at a glance.

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SourceTheir headlineBiasSentiment
hindustantimesWhen does Obsession come out on streaming? What we know as Curry Barker's film continues to dominate box officeCenterPositive
httpswwwoutlookindiacomObsession Decimates Horror Box Office Records, Mints 200 Million Globally Outlook IndiaCenterPositive

Coverage timeline

httpswwwoutlookindiacom broke this story on 11 Jun, 05:32 am. Other outlets followed.

  1. 1
    httpswwwoutlookindiacom11 Jun, 05:32 am
    Obsession Decimates Horror Box Office Records, Mints 200 Million Globally Outlook India
  2. 2
    hindustantimes11 Jun, 07:45 am
    When does Obsession come out on streaming? What we know as Curry Barker's film continues to dominate box office

Lens Score breakdown

39/100
Public interest25/100
Coverage gap100%

Story is receiving appropriate media attention relative to public interest.

Who's involved

Institutions and figures named across source coverage.

Corporate
Focus FeaturesUniversal Pictures

Story context

Category
Entertainment
Location
India
Sources analysed
2
Last analysed
11 Jun 2026
Key entities
Focus FeaturesBox officeHorror filmExtraterrestrial lifeUniversal PicturesStreaming mediaCoronavirusMovieWebEaster egg (media)Music downloadThe Hollywood ReporterProject Hail Mary