Not Even Steven Spielberg Can Stop Obsession’s Box-Office Bonanza

Steven Spielberg’s latest feature, Disclosure Day, managed to exceed industry forecasts during its domestic debut this past weekend. However, even a robust opening wasn’t enough to dethrone the unstoppable horror sensation, Obsession.

According to data from Deadline, Disclosure Day secured an impressive $44 million in its domestic premiere. While this figure trails behind heavy hitters like The Devil Wears Prada 2 or Michael, it comfortably outperformed the expectations of box office analysts. The film now stands as the fifth-highest opening in Spielberg’s storied career and marks a record-breaking start for a new IP under the Amblin Entertainment banner. Globally, the production is tracking toward a $92.9 million weekend haul.

While Disclosure Day enjoyed a successful arrival, the true story of the weekend is the staying power of Obsession. The low-budget horror film brought in an estimated $19 million, marking a meager 25% dip from the previous frame. It is a remarkable feat for a production that cost a mere $1 million to make and has only gained momentum since its mid-May release.

Watching the film maintain such dominance over major blockbusters like Backrooms and The Mandalorian and Grogu deep into its fifth week is nothing short of phenomenal. For a clearer picture of the current theatrical landscape, here is Deadline’s top 10 breakdown from Sunday morning:

1. Disclosure Day: $44 million
2. Obsession: $19 million
3. Scary Movie: $14.5 million
4. Backrooms: $11.26 million
5. Masters of the Universe: $8.66 million
6. The Mandalorian and Grogu: $4.7 million
7. Michael: $4.1 million
8. BTS World Tour “Airbag”: $3.8 million
9. The Furious: $2.75 million
10. Stop! That! Train!: $2 million

It is hardly surprising that both films are flourishing; each has struck a distinct chord with audiences. In a recent review for Polygon, Brian VanHooker lauded Disclosure Day, noting that it not only hooked him with its high-stakes thriller elements but also resonated with a sentimentality reminiscent of the classic Spielberg films he enjoyed as a child.

Polygon also shared high praise for Obsession, with critic Jesse Hassenger highlighting the project as an “assured and freaky debut feature from writer-director Curry Barke.” Given their strong reception and box office stamina, it’s a safe bet that both Disclosure Day and Obsession will continue to command theater screens for the foreseeable future.

Source: Polygon