Obsession's Nikki Joins Universal's Halloween Horror Nights
At Midsummer Scream in Los Angeles, John Murdy revealed that Nikki from the movie Obsession will be part of Universal Studios Hollywood's Halloween Horror Nights lineup. Directed by Curry Barker, Obsession has earned $475.4 million since its release on May 15. The plot centers on Bear (Michael Johnston), whose desire for Nikki (Inde Navarette) spirals into her perilous obsession. Halloween Horror Nights kicks off on Aug. 28 in Orlando and on Sept. 3 in Hollywood, concluding on Nov. 1. Murdy referred to Nikki as "the latest victim of the One Wish Willow's terrifying curse." Curry's upcoming film, Anything but Ghosts, is slated for 2027. Currently, Obsession is showing in 186 theaters and available for streaming on Peacock.
Key facts
- Universal Studios Hollywood adds Obsession's Nikki to Halloween Horror Nights.
- Announcement made by John Murdy at Midsummer Scream in Los Angeles on Sunday night.
- Obsession earned $475.4 million worldwide since release on May 15.
- Film budget was $750,000 before marketing.
- Focus Features acquired the film at 2025 Toronto International Film Festival for about $15 million.
- Halloween Horror Nights begins Aug. 28 in Orlando and Sept. 3 in Hollywood, ending Nov. 1.
- Nikki described as 'latest victim of the One Wish Willow's terrifying curse'.
- Murdy says the version of Nikki is from the end of the film, bloody with tattoos.
- Inde Navarette hints at Nikki's future in Curry's next film.
- Curry's next film 'Anything but Ghosts' expected in 2027.
- Obsession still playing in 186 theaters and streaming on PVOD and Peacock.
Entities
Artists
- Curry Barker
- Michael Johnston
- Inde Navarette
- Cooper Tomlinson
- Megan Lawless
- Andy Richter
- John Murdy
Institutions
- Universal Studios Hollywood
- Universal Studios Orlando
- Focus Features
- Universal Studios
- Halloween Horror Nights
- Midsummer Scream
- Toronto International Film Festival
- Attractions Magazine
- Inside Universal
- Peacock
Locations
- Los Angeles
- United States
- Hollywood
- Orlando
- Toronto
- Canada