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Every week, we’ll take a look back at how Oscar-nominated films performed at the box office. Due to the lack of data prior to 1980, some of these early years may have minimal information. From the mid-1990s back to 1980, the data exists, but is sometimes spotty. Everything after that should be accurate. We’ll look back at 5 years ago and then go back further in 5-year increments.

Here’s what happened today in Oscar History.

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Universal has released Curry Barker’s Obsession on 4K UHD and regular Blu-ray. The horror film is the first feature length film from short filmmaker Barker. A major box-office success, pundits are already predicting a Best Picture Oscar nomination for the film as well as a possible nomination for leading actress Inde Navarette.

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Page Revisions: (July 26, 2026) Original Release Date: October 9, 2026 Synopsis: From IMDb: “Bela, an 8-year-old girl living in a home with marital problems, confronts a sinister entity that comes out of her closet.

Page Revisions: (July 26, 2026) Original Release Date: August 28, 2026 Synopsis: From IMDb: “Teen Isabel’s attraction to Dr. Palanca at her country club job turns dark as she uncovers violence beneath the club’s facade and discovers their disturbing connection from the past.” Poster Rating: C+ SEE ALL POSTERS BELOW Review: (#1, C+) As much as this design hints at the weirdness of the film, it’s not going to be something that sparks intense curiosity in the viewer.

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Here’s what happened today in Oscar History. Born 1914: Carmen Dragon (69 at death) {1 Nom, 1 Win} Oscar Nomination: Musical Score Oscar Win: Musical Score 1916: David Brown (93 at death) {4 Noms, 1 Win} Oscar Nominations: Picture Oscar Win: Irving G.