Leviticus Just Dethroned Obsession as the Highest-Rated Horror Movie of 2026 on Rotten Tomatoes

Leviticus Takes the Crown from Obsession

If you thought Obsession was untouchable this summer, think again. Curry Barker's breakout horror hit dominated the box office and held the highest Rotten Tomatoes score of 2026 for weeks — until now. A new contender has arrived, and it's called Leviticus.

Directed by Adrian Chiarella and starring Mia Wasikowska (Alice in Wonderland, Crimson Peak) alongside Joe Bird (the breakout supporting player from Talk to Me), Leviticus just hit a verified 95% Rotten Tomatoes score ahead of its wide release on June 19, 2026. That single point above Obsession's 94% is enough to claim the crown — and critics are raving.

What Is Leviticus About?

Leviticus tells the story of two boys in a relationship who find themselves haunted by a violent entity that takes the form of themselves — essentially a doppelgänger that taunts and torments the other. It's a deeply psychological horror premise that leans into emotional vulnerability as much as it does into scares.

Unlike Obsession, which was directed by 20-something YouTuber Curry Barker, or Backrooms by Kane Parsons, Chiarella comes from a more traditional filmmaking background. The film built its buzz through festival screenings, accumulating almost four dozen critic reviews with only a single negative one on the board. That consistency is remarkable.

The 2026 Horror Landscape — Full RT Rankings

Here's how every major horror release of 2026 stacks up on Rotten Tomatoes right now:

• Leviticus – 95%
• Obsession – 94%
• Send Help – 93%
• 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple – 92%
• Backrooms – 88%
• Hokum – 88%
• We Bury the Dead – 88%
• Primate – 78%
• Undertone – 74%
• Forbidden Fruits (starring Lili Reinhart) – 74%
• Ready or Not 2: Here I Come – 73%
• Scream 7 – 30%
• Return to Silent Hill – 18%

That top five is stacked. Two record-setters (Obsession and Backrooms), a surprise critical hit in Send Help, Rachel McAdams's acclaimed performance in 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple, and now Leviticus — the new king of the hill.

Will Leviticus Match Obsession's Box Office?

Probably not — and that's okay. Obsession and Backrooms wildly overperformed at the box office in ways that are almost impossible to replicate. Obsession is still expected to outgross Leviticus this weekend despite being a month into its run. But Leviticus doesn't need to be a megahit to be essential viewing. With its 95% score and a genuinely original premise, it's the kind of horror movie that stays with you long after the credits roll.

If you're heading to the theaters this weekend, Leviticus deserves a spot on your list. The critics agree — now it's time to see if audiences do too.