A dance trend set to an uncomfortable scene in the 2026 horror movie Obsession is taking over TikTok, but some users aren't so sure that it's appropriate.

The so-called Obsession Dance has been going viral on TikTok since late May, but now some users are calling it out as being inappropriate based on the subject matter of the film, and the scene that the dance is set to.

So, what is the Obsession Dance, how did it start, and what's the controversy all about? Here's what you need to know.

@lina.sunmee no…no…no DON’T DO THATT dc @sadie I’m cryinggg #dance #obsession #fyp #trending @leo @shaneselloria @Qiara🎀 @leona ♬ original sound – Universal Pictures

What Is The 'Obsession Dance' Trend?

The Obsession Dance is a dance trend started by TikToker @sad_i_e at the end of May 2026. The dance is set to the audio of a well-known scene from the film in which Nikki (played by actress Inde Navarrette) loses it during dinner at a restaurant and yells at Bear (Michael Johnston) about how he's ruining their dinner.

The upbeat dance runs in stark contrast to the mood of the scene it's set to, not to mention the entire film.

Regardless, this dance spread across TikTok between late May and late July 2026, inspiring numerous viral videos of groups participating in the trend.

@flighthouse Movie so good they made a dance for it 💃 @Sydney Smiles @ayiah soufi 💗🪩 #sydneysmiles #ayiahsoufi #obsession #dancechallenge #glowhouse ♬ original sound – Universal Pictures

How Is The 'Obsession Dance' Reacted To Online?

The Obsession Dance proved very popular starting in May 2026, but didn't become the subject of criticism or reactions until July.

That month, the Flighthouse TikTok page posted a video where one girl dances, and another guesses the dance. In the video, the dancer does the Obsession Dance.

This video sparked a renewed level of interest in the dance. Some viewers found the dance inappropriate because of the subject matter of the movie and the scene that it's set to.

Others simply found the dance cringeworthy and unnecessary and wanted to make their opinions heard.

@diamonds8730 Genuinely #fyp #viral #xycba #dance #obsession ♬ original sound – Universal Pictures

What Are Some More 'Obsession Dance' Examples?

@sad_i_e new obsession dc what up 😫 (dc: me) #dance #fyp #trio #vancouver #obsession @makenna @Paul Kee ♬ original sound – Universal Pictures

@eli.jensen we have an obsession with obsession @sofjuzz🌞 @sareenaquib – #obsession #backrooms #nono #indenavarrette #freakynikki ♬ original sound – Universal Pictures

@kelsiidaviess I thought we were having a nice date 😩 @Garrett Clayton @Jack Jerry Dc: @sadie #obsession #dance #haunteddoll ♬ original sound – Universal Pictures

@hoopervalley8 Is there a reason nobody likes this dance? #hoopervalley #h00pify #obsessiondance #theobsessiondance ♬ original sound – hoopervalley

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For the full history of the Obsession Dance, be sure to check out Know Your Meme's encyclopedia entry for more information.