Universal is dropping a twisted new romance movie next month and its perfect for fans of the horror hit Obsession

Date:
Thu, 09 Jul 2026 17:30:00 +0000

This new android centered thriller fits right in with the new trend of disturbing romance movies -- If you haven't seen Obsession yet, you need to. It's performed incredibly well at the box office and has become one of the most successful new movies of 2026. I was so impressed by it that I've been desperately wanting a similar thriller to watch next, and SOULM8TE seems like the perfect choice. We have
seen a lot of stories like this in recent months, and I'm definitely enjoying the trend of romance with a dark twist.

SOULM8TE follows a grieving engineer tasked with testing a ruthless tech giants new AI companion where he programs her to be a sentient soulmate. I'm sure absolutely nothing will go wrong there. Instead of getting a theatrical release, you can watch SOULM8TE at home from August 1. It won't be available on a streaming service just yet, and instead you can purchase it from these digital platforms (see article link below).

Companion is another movie with similar vibes to SOULM8TE , as it follows a woman named Iris who learns she is actually a companion robot who is controlled by her boyfriend via his phone.

That lack of autonomy is a terrifying thing, and audiences definitely have an appetite for these thought provoking tales centered around relationships, consent, and a rise in technology such as AI.

Whilst Obsession doesn't feature the android aspect, it does explore the horrors of a woman not being in control of her own actions due to
supernatural intervention by a magical toy. There, someone's wish turns into
a living nightmare. If SOULM8TE doesn't interest you, there's plenty more horror movies for you to enjoy. Recently, Backrooms got an extended cut which is now in theaters or you can check out my guide to the best horror movies on streaming services in July .

Link to news story, including YT trailer link:

https://www.techradar.com/streaming/entertainment/universal-is-dropping-a-twis ted-new-romance-movie-next-month-and-its-perfect-for-fans-of-the-horror-hit-ob session

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