The Indian horror hit Obsession has rapidly turned into one of the most talked about scary movies around among fans worldwide, with viewers kind of eagerly waiting to know when it will arrive on OTT. Directed by Curry Barker, the film basically spins the chilling story of Bear, a man who makes a supernatural wish to win over his crush, only to see his own life slide into a horrifying nightmare.

At first, lots of people thought the movie would land on digital platforms just weeks after its mid-May theatrical release. But the film’s surprisingly strong box office run seems like it has changed those ideas. Since audiences are still rushing into cinemas, the makers are reportedly taking extra time before announcing its streaming premiere, so horror fans are left anxiously waiting for a real official update, you know.

Obsession dropped internationally on May 14, while the India release is on May 29. After it found some real traction at the box office, a lot of people seem to ask themselves if the movie is going to keep that theatrical run going and for how long.

Is Obsession Releasing on OTT Soon?

The film isn't heading to digital platforms anytime soon, but reports say it will be released on June 02, 2026. Even if early industry chatter made it sound like it would arrive online within a couple of weeks, that whole idea seems to have shifted.

Which OTT Platform Could Stream Obsession?

After the movie finishes up its regular theatrical run, it should roll into the normal studio streaming pipeline. Because it falls under the NBCUniversal umbrella via Blumhouse and Focus Features, the first place most people will see it online is expected to be Peacock in areas where that service actually exists.

Now in countries where Peacock doesn't function as a standalone platform take India and Australia as examples, the film will probably be licensed out to nearby streaming partners, like JioCinema, Stan, or Binge, for the local release.

Expected Digital Release Timeline

People who want to rent or buy this film online are going to have to wait a little while longer than what some of the earlier chatter suggested, a 17-day rollout sort of window. With the usual distribution rules in effect right now, movies that climb past the $50 million mark tend to hang on to their theatrical exclusivity for no less than 31 days, and often more, depending on how they keep doing once the tickets slow down.

So quite a few industry folks are saying that the movie will first appear on premium video-on-demand places like Apple TV and Amazon Prime Video sometime around late June or early July. From there it will migrate until late summer or so to subscription-based streaming services for the mass audience.

Why Is Obsession Creating So Much Buzz?

The project is gaining notoriety for how it subverts the typical horror storytelling. Rather than relying on jump scares, more focus appears to be put on very well-timed reveals and a chilling level of creepiness that will keep the viewer on edge the entire time. Additionally, there seems to be a subtle exploration of when the line between villain and victim blurs, and they explore the emotional aspects, not just the jump scares.