Obsession(2026)

Focus Features
  • R
  • 1h 48m
Release Date: May 15, 2026 | Wide

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.

Releases

Original Release | May 15, 2026

Obsession

Current Showtimes

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  • Mon Jun 29
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    Technical Specifications

    Sound Mix: D-Cinema 48kHz 5.1,Dolby Atmos,Dolby Digital

    Aspect Ratio: 1.50 : 1

    Other Details

    Country of Origin: United States

    Language: English

    Summaries

    Plot Summary

    • Bear is a quiet, emotionally guarded young man who works at a second-hand instrument store and spends much of his time longing for Nikki, a co-worker he has never found the courage to approach romantically. Encouraged by his best friend Ian to finally make a move, Bear tries to convince himself that he still has time to say what he feels. But after returning home one day to a devastating personal loss, his loneliness and grief leave him more vulnerable than ever.When Nikki invites him out for a trivia night with their friends, Bear sees a chance to be closer to her. On the way, he stops at a small new age gift shop in hopes of replacing a sentimental item she recently lost. Instead, he is drawn to a strange novelty called a One Wish Willow, a small charm that claims to grant a single wish when snapped in two. What begins as a harmless joke becomes something far more serious after an awkward encounter with Nikki leaves Bear embarrassed, desperate, and afraid that he has missed his chance.In a moment of weakness, Bear makes a wish for Nikki to love him more than anyone else. At first, the wish appears to give him exactly what he wants. Nikki suddenly becomes affectionate, attentive, and eager to be with him, turning Bear's long-held fantasy into a reality almost overnight. But as their new relationship develops, her devotion begins to feel less like love and more like obsession. Her behavior grows increasingly intense, erratic, and unsettling, while Bear struggles to understand whether Nikki is simply in crisis or whether something far darker has taken hold.As friends begin to notice the disturbing changes in Nikki, Bear is forced to confront the consequences of trying to control another person's heart. What seemed like a shortcut to love becomes a dangerous and unpredictable nightmare, pushing him into a world of guilt, fear, and escalating horror. With the line between affection and possession rapidly collapsing, Bear must face the terrifying possibility that the wish he made cannot be undone.

    Storyline

    • 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.

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    Obsession (2026) - Trailer, Cast & Plot Summary