‘Obsession’ has maintained its position at the top of IMDb’s list of most popular movies-based-on-real-brands-from-air-and-barbie-to-blackberry-and-the-founder/” title=”8 movies based on real brands: From Air and Barbie to BlackBerry and The Founder”>movies-to-watch-this-weekend/” title=”Top 10 trending Netflix movies to watch this weekend”>movies for another week, continuing to outperform major Hollywood releases. The horror film, which was written, directed, and edited by Curry Barker, remains the most popular movie on IMDb, leading a diverse weekly ranking that includes big studio releases, franchise blockbusters, and critically acclaimed dramas. According to IMDb’s latest popularity chart, ‘Obsession’ is still ahead of high-profile titles such as ‘Disclosure Day’, ‘Toy Story 5’, ‘Voicemails for Isabelle’, ‘Backrooms’, ‘Michael’, and ‘Masters of the Universe’.
The supernatural horror film, starring Michael Johnston and Inde Navarrette, follows a music store employee whose wish for his childhood friend to fall in love with him unleashes terrifying supernatural consequences. Since its theatrical release in May, the film has become Focus Features’ highest-grossing release of all time, earning more than $340 million worldwide while receiving widespread critical acclaim. ‘Obsession’ has retained the top spot on IMDb’s list of the most popular movies of the week, continuing its impressive run as one of 2026’s biggest breakout horror successes.
The latest IMDb rankings also highlight strong audience interest in several upcoming releases, with Christopher Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’, ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’, and ‘Supergirl’ featuring prominently despite not yet reaching their full theatrical rollouts. ‘Project Hail Mary’ continues to generate positive word of mouth following its successful release, while ‘Backrooms’ remains one of the year’s biggest horror hits after becoming A24’s highest-grossing film to date. Other films making the weekly chart include ‘Disclosure Day’, ‘Pressure’, ‘The Death of Robin Hood’, ‘Scary Movie’, ‘Michael’, ‘Masters of the Universe’, ‘Voicemails for Isabelle’, ‘Toy Story 5’, and the Australian horror film ‘Leviticus’.
The latest rankings demonstrate that horror, science fiction, and franchise films continue to dominate online movie conversations, with ‘Obsession’ maintaining its position as IMDb’s most talked-about film of the week. The film’s continued popularity is a testament to its enduring appeal, and it will be interesting to see how long it can maintain its position at the top of the IMDb chart. With its unique blend of horror and supernatural elements, ‘Obsession’ has clearly resonated with audiences and critics alike, and its success is likely to continue in the coming weeks.
