Brief

Focus Features submits "Obsession" as musical/comedy for Golden Globes

The Curry Barker film will compete with other genre‑defying titles for a musical/comedy nomination.

By Felo News Desk · Published Thu, 01 Oct 2026 11:34:23 GMT

According to The Hollywood Reporter, Focus Features has submitted the Curry Barker film Obsession for consideration in the Golden Globes musical or comedy categories.

What happened

The $750,000 production, which has earned more than $500 million worldwide, is being positioned as a comedy despite its dark, horror‑inflected storyline about a wish that goes awry.

What the reports add

The outlet notes that insiders point to precedent set by other genre‑blurring films such as Get Out, The Banshees of Inisherin, Triangle of Sadness, Poor Things, The Substance and Bugonia, all of which were accepted in the musical/comedy field and later received best‑picture Oscar nominations. It also mentions that a subsection of the Golden Globes organization reviews category submissions but typically defers to distributors.

What was said

The article quotes industry pundits who had expected the film to be campaigned as a drama, but says those close to the project argue that audiences “laugh at the expressions, remarks and wilder behavior of Navarrette as the wish‑version of Nikki Freeman,” and that voters have indicated they view it as a comedy.

How it came about

Earlier speculation centered on whether Focus Features would market the film as a drama or a comedy, given its mix of terror and humor. The decision to submit it as a musical/comedy follows a pattern of similar submissions that have succeeded at the Globes.

Key facts

"Obsession" has grossed over $500 million worldwide. (hollywoodreporter.com)
Focus Features submitted the film for the Golden Globes musical/comedy category. (hollywoodreporter.com)
The film’s budget was $750,000. (hollywoodreporter.com)
Industry insiders cite precedent from films like "Get Out" and "Poor Things" being accepted in the same category. (hollywoodreporter.com)