Weapons Tops Box Office with $70M Global Opening

Zach Cregger’s horror film Weapons has dominated the box office with a $42.5 million domestic debut and a $70 million worldwide total, surpassing both Freakier Friday and Marvel’s The Fantastic Four: First Steps during the opening weekend of August 8-10, 2025. Weapons, praised for its gripping storyline and strong performances, notably by Julia Garner, achieved this success despite a modest $38 million production budget and earned an A- CinemaScore, indicating strong audience approval. Freakier Friday, starring Lindsay Lohan and Jamie Lee Curtis, debuted second with $29 million domestic and $44.5 million globally, with a predominantly female audience, but could not match Weapons’ momentum. The Fantastic Four: First Steps suffered a 60% drop to $15.5 million in its third weekend, signaling waning audience interest despite a $230 million domestic total, and highlighting challenges for recent Marvel releases. Premium formats contributed significantly to Weapons’ earnings, with IMAX generating $8.1 million worldwide, and the film benefited from viral marketing and social media buzz. Julia Garner’s presence in both Weapons and Fantastic Four has contributed to her prominence in two of the top three films this weekend.