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Peacock Adds Curry Barkers Record-Busting Horror Film Obsession to Free Streaming Library
Peacock, NBCUniversal’s streaming arm, expanded its free catalog on Friday, July 17, by making the 2026 horror hit Obsession available to all subscribers at no extra charge. The decision follows the film’s theatrical run, which began on May 15 and has since been screened in more than 2,000 U.S. locations.
Obsession is one of the most profitable releases of 2026. Produced for a reported $750,000, the movie has grossed $429.3 million worldwide, positioning it among the highest‑grossing horror titles in recent memory. Critics praised the film’s blend of suspense and dark humor, and word‑of‑mouth marketing has helped sustain its momentum.
The picture is already on digital purchase and rental platforms. Viewers can rent it on Amazon and Fandango At Home for $19.99 or buy it for $24.99. Peacock’s addition comes just two weeks after the film’s premium video‑on‑demand debut.
Director Curry Barker, who cut his teeth as a YouTube sketch‑comedy creator, wrote and directed Obsession. With the modest budget, he crafted a tense supernatural narrative that marries eerie scares with a sharp comedic edge. The story follows a man who uses a wish‑granting charm to compel a co‑worker, Nikki Freeman, to love him. The wish backfires, turning Nikki into a violent, obsessive force.
Actress Inde Navarrette, who portrays Nikki, earned widespread acclaim for her portrayal of a woman torn between her natural self and a possessed alter‑ego. Industry chatter suggests that Marvel Studios is considering her for a role in the upcoming X‑Men reboot.
Barker’s success with Obsession has opened new doors. He has been hired to direct a reboot of Texas Chainsaw Massacre and to develop a new horror project for Universal Studios. The film’s technical achievements, accomplished with limited resources, have attracted attention from larger studios.
Peacock’s free tier is no longer available to new subscribers as of January 2026, but existing customers can still access the free plan. With 44 million paid subscribers, the platform expects the addition of Obsession to draw horror fans who may have otherwise skipped the service.
The move follows a broader trend of high‑grossing independent horror titles shifting to streaming platforms within weeks of their theatrical release. Early availability on Peacock may help sustain the film’s momentum and broaden its audience beyond the theater‑going demographic.
For NBCUniversal, Obsession represents a key title in a strategy to strengthen its library of high‑performing, low‑budget films. By adding the movie to its free tier, Peacock underscores the value of offering popular titles to subscribers without additional fees.
The film’s continued theatrical presence, digital sales, and new streaming availability illustrate how a modestly budgeted horror movie can achieve significant commercial success and influence future production and distribution decisions across the industry.
Obsession is one of the most profitable releases of 2026. Produced for a reported $750,000, the movie has grossed $429.3 million worldwide, positioning it among the highest‑grossing horror titles in recent memory. Critics praised the film’s blend of suspense and dark humor, and word‑of‑mouth marketing has helped sustain its momentum.
The picture is already on digital purchase and rental platforms. Viewers can rent it on Amazon and Fandango At Home for $19.99 or buy it for $24.99. Peacock’s addition comes just two weeks after the film’s premium video‑on‑demand debut.
Director Curry Barker, who cut his teeth as a YouTube sketch‑comedy creator, wrote and directed Obsession. With the modest budget, he crafted a tense supernatural narrative that marries eerie scares with a sharp comedic edge. The story follows a man who uses a wish‑granting charm to compel a co‑worker, Nikki Freeman, to love him. The wish backfires, turning Nikki into a violent, obsessive force.
Actress Inde Navarrette, who portrays Nikki, earned widespread acclaim for her portrayal of a woman torn between her natural self and a possessed alter‑ego. Industry chatter suggests that Marvel Studios is considering her for a role in the upcoming X‑Men reboot.
Barker’s success with Obsession has opened new doors. He has been hired to direct a reboot of Texas Chainsaw Massacre and to develop a new horror project for Universal Studios. The film’s technical achievements, accomplished with limited resources, have attracted attention from larger studios.
Peacock’s free tier is no longer available to new subscribers as of January 2026, but existing customers can still access the free plan. With 44 million paid subscribers, the platform expects the addition of Obsession to draw horror fans who may have otherwise skipped the service.
The move follows a broader trend of high‑grossing independent horror titles shifting to streaming platforms within weeks of their theatrical release. Early availability on Peacock may help sustain the film’s momentum and broaden its audience beyond the theater‑going demographic.
For NBCUniversal, Obsession represents a key title in a strategy to strengthen its library of high‑performing, low‑budget films. By adding the movie to its free tier, Peacock underscores the value of offering popular titles to subscribers without additional fees.
The film’s continued theatrical presence, digital sales, and new streaming availability illustrate how a modestly budgeted horror movie can achieve significant commercial success and influence future production and distribution decisions across the industry.
