Focus Features announced on Tuesday that director Curry Barker’s new horror film, Anything but Ghosts, will arrive in theaters on May 7, 2027. The release date falls slightly less than one year after Barker’s debut feature, Obsession, hit theaters and became the studio’s highest-grossing movie of all time.
Barker and his longtime collaborator Cooper Tomlinson confirmed the date on their social media channels, stating, “Our film, Anything but Ghosts, is officially hitting theaters May 7, 2027 — put it your calendar.” The film was written and shot by Barker and Tomlinson before Obsession became a global phenomenon.
Plot and Connection to Obsession
According to the official logline from Focus, the movie follows a group of “fame-seeking wannabe ‘ghosthunters'” who find themselves in over their heads as events “spiral wildly and terrifyingly out of control.”
Actress Inde Navarrette, who starred in Obsession, revealed that the new film will provide closure regarding the fate of her character, Nikki, following the “bloody ending” of the first movie. Navarrette noted that the film will include onscreen text stating a girl was charged with a triple homicide.
Cast and Production Details
Barker and Tomlinson co-wrote, executive produced, and star as the lead ghosthunters. The ensemble cast includes Aaron Paul, Bryce Dallas Howard, Violet McGraw, and Chris Reinacher. The film was produced with a budget of approximately $5 million.
The production team includes:
- Producers: Jason Blum, Roy Lee, Steven Schneider, Adam Hendricks, and Greg Gilreath.
- Executive Producers: Curry Barker, Cooper Tomlinson, Daniel Bekerman, and Ben Ross.
- Production Companies: Blumhouse-Atomic Monster, Spooky Pictures, and Divide/Conquer, in association with Image Nation and That’s a Bad Idea.
While Focus Features holds worldwide rights, Universal Pictures International will manage overseas distribution.
Departure from Obsession
Barker told The Hollywood Reporter that while his voice will remain strong in the project, audiences should expect the film to be “very different than Obsession.”
The announcement comes as Obsession continues to gain momentum as an Oscar contender in categories such as Best Picture and Best Actress for Inde Navarrette. Obsession grossed $519 million worldwide, ranking as the fifth highest-grossing horror movie of all time globally.
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