Obsession (2026)
Obsession is in cinemas in South Korea now. Its streaming release date hasn't been announced — this page updates the day it lands on streaming.
The verdict
Obsession stands out as one of the better-rated English films around at the moment. It holds an 8.2/10 on TMDB from 5,622 ratings, well above the typical run of new releases. It runs a manageable 109 minutes. It's in theatres in South Korea now — best caught on the big screen.
Critics were won over, largely on the strength of the performances. — distilled from critics' published reviews
Should you spend 1h 49m on it?
1h 49m of English horror, leaning thriller. With 5,622 ratings behind it, the number isn't going to move much — you know what you're getting.
- Why
- A 8.2/10 that holds up over 5,622 ratings, which puts it at the top of the current list.
- Skip if
- you want to sleep afterwards
- Best for
- A normal night, nothing to plan around
Story
After breaking the mysterious "One Wish Willow" to win his crush's heart, a hopeless romantic finds himself getting exactly what he asked for but soon discovers that some desires come at a dark, sinister price.
Good to know
| Runtime | 1h 49m |
| Watch with family? | 19 · Adults only |
| Genre | Horror / Thriller |
| Language | English |
| Best screen | Theatre / big screen |
Director
Curry Barker
Cast
When is Obsession coming to streaming?
Not streaming yet — Obsession is in its theatrical run in South Korea, released 2026-09-02. English releases typically reach streaming about 5–9 weeks after opening, which would put it somewhere around October 2026 and November 2026.
That's the usual pattern, not a confirmed date — no platform has announced one. We re-check every day and this page updates the moment it lands.
Where to watch in South Korea
Availability as of 2026-09-20 — platforms may change over time.
Trailer
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