Written, directed, and edited by Curry Barker, the supernatural horror film Obsession grossed $524.5 million worldwide to become the 10th-highest-grossing film of 2026, leading Netflix’s new releases for the week of November 16–22, 2026.
The supernatural drama follows Baron “Bear” Bailey, who wishes for his friend Nikki to fall in love with him before things turn upside down when Nikki becomes obsessed with him. The feature stars Michael Johnston, Inde Navarrette, Cooper Tomlinson, and Megan Lawless in key roles, and arrives on the streaming platform following a box office run that made it the fifth-highest-grossing horror film of all time.
- Obsession joins the Netflix streaming library on Tuesday, November 17, following a $524.5 million global theatrical box office run.
- The streaming platform’s weekly schedule spans November 16–22, incorporating holiday titles, comedy specials, and drama features.
- Léa Seydoux and Jella Haase lead the cast of the newly added drama film Gentle Monster, arriving on Wednesday, November 18.
The supernatural thriller Obsession enters the Netflix catalog on Tuesday, November 17, as ComingSoon.net reported. The film received positive reviews and emerged as a box office success before securing its place as the 10th-highest-grossing film of 2026.
Alongside Barker’s project, Netflix expands its catalog with the drama film Gentle Monster on Wednesday, November 18. That story follows a musician on a quest for truth after her husband faces accusations of possessing child pornography. The cast includes Léa Seydoux, Jella Haase, Laurence Rupp, Malo Blanchet, and Anton Rubtsov.
| Date | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Monday, Nov 16 | Christmas on the Ranch (2024), Mr. 365 (2018), Reporting for Christmas (2023) | Movies |
| Tuesday, Nov 17 | Obsession (2025), Mike Ward: Modest (2026), RBG (2018), Run the World (Seasons 1-2) | Movies / Series |
| Wednesday, Nov 18 | Gentle Monster (2026), Guarding Stars (2026), The Law of Beasts (Season 1), Valentina and the 12 Signs (Season 1), Win the Mall (Season 1) | Movies / Series |
| Thursday, Nov 19 | A Cherry Pie Christmas (2025), Christmas at Fields Ranch (2025), My Hero Academia (New Season), The Altruists (Limited Series), Bread Barbershop (Season 5) | Movies / Series |
| Friday, Nov 20 | Ezra (2023), On Behalf of My Son (2026), Primetime Preacher$ (2026), Steps (2026) | Movies |
The schedule also features comedy and unscripted additions across the week. Tuesday brings the comedy special Mike Ward: Modest alongside seasons one and two of Run the World.
Wednesday additions include America’s Test Kitchen: Friendsgiving Season 1, Guarding Stars, The Law of Beasts Season 1, Valentina and the 12 Signs Season 1, and Win the Mall Season 1. Holiday romance content arrives Thursday, November 19, with A Cherry Pie Christmas and Christmas at Fields Ranch, alongside a new season of My Hero Academia and the limited series The Altruists.
Friday, November 20, brings feature films including Ezra, On Behalf of My Son, Primetime Preacher$, and Steps. The weekly lineup concludes on Saturday, November 21, with holiday catalog titles Marry Christmas, Mistletoe Mixup, and The Family Holiday.
