Zach Cregger’s ‘Weapons’ Surpasses $70 Million Worldwide in Opening Weekend

Zach Cregger, the director who gained recognition in 2022 with the horror film ‘Barbarian,’ has leveled up with his second original horror movie, ‘Weapons.’ In its opening weekend, the film earned an impressive $70 million globally, surpassing the total earnings of ‘Barbarian’ ($45 million) with its $42.5 million domestic debut. Released by Warner Bros. into 3,202 theaters, ‘Weapons’ was the number one film at the U.S. box office for the weekend. The movie is now the third highest opening weekend for a horror film in 2025, after ‘Final Destination Bloodlines’ ($51.6 million) and ‘Sinners’ ($48 million). Warner Bros. has invested $38 million into the project, a bet that appears to be paying off given the film’s performance. The story, which follows the mysterious disappearance of children from the same class, is described as an epic, unconventionally structured thriller with moments of dark humor. Critics have praised the film for its practical effects-driven violence and the chilling atmosphere it creates. The star-studded cast includes Josh Brolin, Julia Garner, and Alden Ehrenreich. This success marks a significant milestone for Cregger’s growing career as a horror filmmaker.