box office

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Glitch released the last two episodes of the series in cinemas around the world and, according to entertainment news website Deadline, it made $6.8m at the US box office on its opening day.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

Sixteen minutes into “Obsession” — the massively popular, shoestring-budget horror film breaking box office records and bucking expectations left and right — writer-director Curry Barker gives it all away.

From Salon • Jun. 4, 2026

Focus Features’ “Obsession” is yet another hot ticket at the box office.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

A24's "Backrooms," the big screen adaptation of a viral YouTube horror series, smashed several box office records with an $81.5 million North American debut, US media reported Sunday.

From Barron's • May 31, 2026

“The box office is the best job I’ve ever had,” he muttered, though when his eyes met hers, he looked ready to say something else.

From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny