Low-budget Horror Film Surpasses 'Sinners' Box Office Record

WHO:

Screen Rant - Ryan Coogler is associated with the Oscar-winning film "Sinners."

Collider - The new horror movie is titled "Obsession."

WHAT:

Coming Soon - "Obsession" has become HBO Max's biggest movie in the United States, surpassing the box office record of "Sinners."

Screen Rant - The new horror movie "Obsession" cost less than 1% of the budget of "Sinners" and has made 42 times its budget at the box office.

Coming Soon - A lesser-known A24 horror movie has become HBO Max's biggest movie in the United States.

Screen Rant - "Sinners" set a major box office record that has now been broken.

Collider - "Sinners" has officially conceded its #1 box office record to "Obsession."

WHEN:

Collider - "Sinners" held its box office record for only one year before being surpassed in 2026.

WHY:

Screen Rant - The new horror movie is described as a "low-budget" film that cost less than 1% of the budget of "Sinners."

HOW:

Screen Rant - The new horror movie has surpassed the box office record of "Sinners."

(UPDATED June 30, 2026 15:50 UTC)

HBO Max's new horror movie "Obsession" has just become the platform's biggest film in the United States, surpassing the box office record set by "Sinners." Remarkably, "Obsession" was produced for less than 1% of the budget of "Sinners" and has already made an astonishing 42 times its budget at the box office. This success highlights a significant shift in audience preferences and the potential for lower-budget films to achieve blockbuster status.

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(UPDATED June 30, 2026 08:12 UTC)

A lesser-known A24 horror movie is set to become HBO Max's biggest film in the United States. This exciting development is generating buzz among fans of the genre. Stay tuned for more details on this upcoming release.

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(UPDATED June 29, 2026 21:29 UTC)

In a surprising turn of events, the horror movie "Obsession" has officially surpassed the box office record set by the Oscar-winning film "Sinners," which held the top spot for just one year. "Obsession," described as a low-budget film costing less than 1% of "Sinners'" budget, has now claimed the #1 position at the box office. This shift marks a significant moment in the film industry, as "Sinners" has conceded its record to the new contender.