Zach Cregger’s Weapons Expected To Open Above $25M Amid Strong Early Reviews

The horror film "Weapons," directed by Zach Cregger, has garnered critical acclaim for its gripping and twisty narrative centered on the mysterious disappearance of 17 schoolchildren from the same class, with only one child left behind. The film features a strong cast including Julia Garner, Josh Brolin, Alden Ehrenreich, and Benedict Wong, and is praised for its fluid direction, dark humor, and exploration of themes like collective trauma and paranoia. Critics have likened the film's atmosphere to a blend of Stephen King and the Brothers Grimm, with Empire Magazine calling it a "significant step up" from Cregger's previous work, "Barbarian." "Weapons" holds an impressive Rotten Tomatoes score of 95% and is noted for its unique chapter-based storytelling and practical effects. While the movie contains no post- or mid-credits scenes, it includes visually distinct closing credits. It is expected to open strongly at the box office, competing with Disney's "Freakier Friday."