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Focus Features appears in 2 stories we have published in September 2026, mostly in our Business coverage. It is most often reported alongside A24, Dread Central and io9.
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Obsession’s $500M Success: How Focus Features Beat Netflix for a Theatrical Horror Hit
The horror film Obsession defied industry expectations in 2025, grossing over $500 million at the global box office after a high-stakes acquisition battle. Directed by Curry Barker, the film’s journey—from its uncertain premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival to its record-breaking theatrical run—highlights the tensions between creative control, streaming platforms, and traditional distribution.
29 September 2026
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Obsession’s $500M Success: How Focus Features Beat Netflix for a Theatrical Horror Hit
Curry Barker’s Obsession grossed over $500 million after Focus Features acquired it, defying Netflix’s streaming offer. How indie horror triumphed in theaters.
Robert Eggers’ Romeo and Juliet Adaptation Lands High-$70M Deal After Bidding War
Focus Features wins bidding war for Robert Eggers’ high-budget adaptation of Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet, featuring Olde English dialogue.