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Focus Features celebrated director Curry Barker during a meeting where Chairman Peter Kujawski announced 'Obsession' as the biggest movie the company has ever had.
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Universal City, California, Los Angeles, Alabama
Who
Curry Barker, Focus Features, Peter Kujawski, James Harris, Haley Nicole Johnson, Inde Navarrette, Michael Johnston, Aaron Paul, Bryce Dallas Howard, Cooper Tomlinson, Anthony Pavone, Nathan Fielder, Tim Robinson, Steven Spielberg, Christopher Nolan, Paul Thomas Anderson, Zach Cregger, Ari Aster, Fede Álvarez
What
Focus Features celebrated director Curry Barker during a meeting where Chairman Peter Kujawski announced 'Obsession' as the biggest movie the company has ever had.
When
Mon, 15 Jun 2026 13:00:11 GMT · 3h 52m ago
Where
Universal City, California, Los Angeles, Alabama ·
Why
Curry Barker's film 'Obsession', shot for $750,000, is approaching $300 million globally at the box office, breaking records and making him a highly sought-after director.
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How this affects you
The unexpected box office success of 'Obsession' has propelled director Curry Barker into the spotlight, influencing his future projects, including a Texas Chainsaw Massacre reboot, and potentially shifting industry perspectives on low-budget films and Gen Z audiences.
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