KpopDemon Hunters may have clinched the top spot at the box office this weekend with an $18 million debut, but it doesn’t take away from what has been an absolutely amazing summer of horror. The movie Weapons is about to cross a milestone — the $200 million mark worldwide.
As of now, ticket sales for the R-rated horror film stand at $199.4 million globally. Over the weekend alone, Weapons pulled in $13.2 million from 74 overseas markets, bringing its international tally to $83 million after just three weekends of release.
In the U.S., the film has grossed $115.9 million so far. Overseas, its strongest markets have been the United Kingdom ($11 million), Mexico ($7.5 million), and France ($5.6 million). These are seriously impressive numbers for an original horror film — especially one with a modest $38 million budget from Warner Bros…
Warner Bros. has now revealed new box office data for Weapons, including beating out a major Disney title SNOW WHITE..
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The movie brought in an additional $25 million at the domestic box office this past weekend. This puts Weapons’ domestic total at $88.5 million, just above Disney’s Snow White, which grossed $87.2 million domestically.
Weapons has not yet passed Snow White at the worldwide box office. However, Snow White made a total of $205.6 million worldwide during its entire theatrical run, whereas Weapons has brought in $148.2 million in just two weeks. They are on the way!!
2025 has been an exceptionally good year for horror..
Right now, we’re getting into the slower time for the box office season. The big blockbusters have all been released during the hottest months, and now it’s time for the overall system to cool down back to springtime levels and eventually winter slump..
But before we get there, we have a horror movie called Weapons that continues to dominate, adding $25 million at this week’s box office. That comes with a 40% drop from last week. Now, while a 40% drop sounds significant, remember—many movies have much steeper declines. The bigger they are, the mightier they fall.
For a film in the horror genre to drop less than 50% is a massive achievement. And don’t forget—it cost well below the amount of money it’s making to actually create the film. That means nothing but profit for Zach Cregger, and nothing but goodwill from the horror community, which is still giving it massive kudos and big numbers on Rotten Tomatoes.
FREAKIER FRIDAY couldn’t beat the true Weapon of the weekend box office..
New Line’s movie earned an $18.2 million opening day from 3,202 locations — including $5.7 million from previews — and putting it on course for a $40 million opening weekend.
“Weapons” is only the 14th horror movie since 1981 to earn an A- or higher on CinemaScore, and becomes the second Warner horror film this year alongside Ryan Coogler’s “Sinners,” which earned the third horror A in CinemaScore history, to reach that mark.
I just saw the movie Weapons. Zach Cregger made a decent film that’s worth talking about, but quite frankly, I’m not sure I’m in the camp of people giving it the 100% Rotten Tomatoes score.
I’ll say this first: the movie’s not forgettable. The characters are not forgettable. Josh Brolin does a great job as Archer Graff. Julia Garner brings a lot of depth to Justine Gandy, and Alden Ehrenreich’s Paul Morgan—cop, ex-boyfriend, and conflicted soul—adds another layer to the story. There are a few protagonists, and plenty of antagonists. It’s not your typical flow. It’s more akin to Midsommar or Hereditary than your standard horror flick. It’s deeply unsettling, profoundly disturbing, and strangely funny.
But a problem exists in the characters.. there was a lot of development–but we did not end up even liking any of them. No one was … ready for our acceptance..
But sadly, for me, in the end, it’s more of a miss than a dead-center bullseye.
Let me explain. The movie does a few things very well. It doesn’t take itself too seriously at points when it shouldn’t. Even during the dramatic final conclusion—one of those moments in any film where you’d expect the audience to be on the edge of their seats—it slips in a scene that would go well with a laugh-track. If you had put some Benny Hill music over that scene, it would have completely lost credibility.
But here’s the thing: while you’re laughing, you drop your guard… and then it hits you with a horrific, graphic, gory scene. That’s what Cregger does best here—he lulls you in with a little levity, only to jab at you when you least expect it. It’s not light after all. It’s mostly dark. He mocks your frivolity.
It’s tough to do a movie review without spoilers, and I’m not going to spoil anything. I will say this: the most memorable character in this movie is one you don’t even see in the previews. I did myself a huge favor by avoiding spoilers altogether. The reviews I skimmed beforehand were short, vague, and gave me nothing concrete, and I’m glad for it. I recommend you do the same.
That said, I can’t help but wonder if the marketing and buildup to this film were a bit over the top compared to what it actually delivers. We were led to expect a Stranger Things-esque production—mystery, vibe, nostalgia—and yes, we definitely get a vibe. In fact, much of the film is bright and sunny, like Hereditary, using that unsettling trick of placing horror under a blue sky. Cregger nails that.
The flow works. The storyline is interesting. The acting is superb (despite not ending up liking many characters)..
There are moments that put you on the edge of your seat, and there are moments that make you wince and cringe at what’s unfolding on the screen. But then… it just ends. And that’s the biggest jab of all.
If you expect a solid ending, depending on your point of view, you might get it. But I think a lot of people walked out of the theater wanting something different. That’s strange, because up until the wrap, the movie was going well.
The run-up to Weapons had everyone thinking it would be the horror movie of the year. For me, it’s one of the good ones. But we’ll wait until year’s end to decide if it really earns that crown.
One of the funniest movies in recent history… It is just what I have been missing with comedies. — Rachel Leishman, The Mary Sue
One of the most audacious comedies in years; one that evoked the biggest laughs of any press screening I’ve ever attended. — David Gonzalez, The Cinematic Reel
[It has] the kind of retrograde, politically incorrect humor that makes the movie feel almost like the old Naked Gun. — David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter
The original Naked Gun was hilarious. It was a film that practically had audiences wetting their pants. The new Naked Gun, by contrast, is amusing. — Owen Gleiberman, Variety
Not everything lands, but on the whole, the film’s batting average is higher than 1994’s The Naked Gun 33 1/3: The Final Insult. — Nick Schager, The Daily Beast
Clark Kent, move out the way move out the way! It’s p Christmas in July for comic book fans.
Fantastic Four, premiering today with amazingly high scores on Rotten Tomatoes, is finally here — and it’s been a long time coming. Marvel fans have been eagerly anticipating this film for years.
Speaking of that Rotten Tomatoes score, critics are giving it an 89% rating, while fans are even more enthusiastic, pushing it up to 92%. These numbers are already running higher than those for the new Superman movie.
According to reports from Deadline, Fantastic Four is off to a blazing start, with early projections suggesting a $56 million Friday night opening. That sets the stage for a potential $125 million weekend, with some conservative estimates placing the domestic total just shy of $130 million over three days.
Interestingly, Deadline also reports that Superman drew 31% parents and only 9% kids under 12. In contrast, Fantastic Four is pulling in 7% kids under 12 and a whopping 93% general audience — with a particularly strong showing from the under-35 crowd. That younger audience turnout could be significant.
Marvel, for all its past dominance, has been teetering on the edge of audience fatigue. There’s been talk that people are feeling “comic-booked out” when it comes to theaters. But Fantastic Four might just be the spark the Marvel brand needs to reignite excitement during this comic book–spectacular summer of 2025.
The Superman has officially soared this weekend. Early estimates suggest James Gunn’s blockbuster is heading toward a final tally between $120 to $130 million, and the cape is flying high.
Audiences are being rocked with excitement, even as critics and fans alike debate the film’s flow. Some say it’s a little sloppy, jumping around enough to make you feel like you’ve landed in the same mysterious void that opens in the movie. But most moviegoers? They don’t care. Why? Because this is the epitome of the summer blockbuster—high-octane action, purposeful humor, and a fresh yet respectful take on one of pop culture’s most iconic figures.
This is Superman rising from the ashes.
The last several years haven’t been kind to the Man of Steel on the big screen. He’s struggled to find his footing, with stories that never quite soared. But James Gunn seems to have cracked the code. He studied the character, honored the mythos, and delivered something that has people, casual fans and diehards alike, talking.
Reports from movie theaters across the country point to something we haven’t seen in a while: true excitement. Not just from fanboys and fangirls, but from entire families. Kids are being introduced to Superman for the first time, and parents are feeling a sense of nostalgia that only the red cape can bring.
There’s something special in the air with this film. Whether it needs to make $700 million or not is beside the point—for now, Superman isn’t just the Man of Steel… he’s the Man of the Blockbuster..
James Gunn May Have Just Cracked the Code on Superman…
After years of hit-or-miss attempts to do justice to the ultimate man of justice, Superman might finally be soaring again—this time, thanks to James Gunn.
Early indicators suggest this could be a box office juggernaut. The film has already raked in $21 million in previews alone, and despite some critics sharpening their snark, audiences are embracing the Man of Steel with open arms. As of this writing, the film is holding an impressive 95% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes.
Could this be the biggest movie of the summer?
Even the political sphere is feeling the ripple. Former President Donald Trump posted an image of himself in full Superman regalia—on the official Truth Social White House account—seemingly trying to ride the cape-tails of the film’s buzz. It’s no surprise either, as Gunn has openly acknowledged that his Superman will dip into the realm of politics.
But beyond the numbers, beyond the politics, there’s one question left that really matters:
