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.
The first full-length trailer for new football horror movie Him is here, and it promises a bloody tale about the pursuit of fame.
“What are you willing to sacrifice?” a voice asks as the trailer begins. The movie stars Marlon Wayans plays Isaiah White, a legendary quarterback nearing retirement, while Tyriq Withers plays Cameron Cade, his promising young protégé. Cameron is a rising star on the precipice of a successful career who suffers a potentially career-ending brain trauma on the eve of the NFL Scouting Combine.
Zach Cregger is back—and getting high praise for his latest work..
His newest film Weapons hits theaters this weekend. While there are no solid box office predictions yet, the early buzz is loud and clear. As of this post, Weapons is sitting pretty at a 100% rating on Rotten Tomatoes—and that’s from 40 reviews. That’s rare.. impressive. That’s unheard of for most horror movies, and honestly, it’s incredible for any movie.
We’ve been hearing little snippets and whispers about the plot, but we’re trying to stay spoiler-free over here. What we do know is this: the movie runs over two hours, features at least one scene of gore that people are already talking about, and is packed with disturbing, unsettling moments—peppered with some dark humor, just how we like it.
This is exactly the kind of horror film that begs to be seen on the big screen. Creepy atmosphere, uncomfortable tension, and enough mystery to keep us guessing? Sign us up. So let’s dim the lights, cue up Nicole Kidman talking about heartbreak in a place like this, and fire up the AMC popcorn. Weapons is coming—and if those early reviews are any indication, we might be in for something truly unforgettable.
🚨 First look alert: Warner Bros. just dropped over a minute of footage from Weapons — and it’s already making major waves. Early reviews have the film sitting at a perfect 100% on Rotten Tomatoes, with critics calling it one of the best horror releases of the year. Now, these are early reviews, of course, as more reviews come out. That number may change a bit. But so far, the reviews are really good.
The clip? Intense. Gripping.
For a little personal touch — I showed it to my 14-year-old son, who’s usually indifferent to horror. He sat frozen, eyes locked on the screen. When it ended, he turned to me… and flipped out.
“Why would you show me that?! I’m 100% having nightmares tonight,” he said, storming off like I’d summoned the Boogeyman into our living room.
So yeah, Weapons might just be that kind of horror movie. You’ve been warned.
Two new trailers are out this week–one for a sequel and the other revealed at Comic Con in San Diego for a Stephen King short..
First the King..
Written by are StrangeDarling‘s JT Mollner, The Long Walk stars Cooper Hoffman (Licorice Pizza), Charlie Plummer (Spontaneous), Judy Greer (Jurassic World), Mark Hamill (Star Wars, The Fall of the House of Usher) The Long Walk is one of numerous novels King published under the pseudonym, Richard Bachman — a list that also includes The Running Man, which has its own adaptation coming later this year from Edgar Wright. Originally published in 1979, King cites it as the first novel he ever wrote sometime in the late 1960s, years before Carrie ever hit shelves, and was initially collected in 1985’s The Bachman Books.
Next we roll on to FNAF..
Based on Scott Cawthon’s blockbuster horror game series, Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 is again directed by acclaimed returning filmmaker Emma Tammi (The Wind, Blood Moon). The first film followed Mike, a troubled young man who reluctantly takes a job as a night security guard at an abandoned theme restaurant, Freddy Fazbear’s Pizzeria, hoping it will help him retain custody of his young sister. That fateful decision instead drags him into the black heart of a supernatural nightmare. Mike’s story continues in the upcoming sequel. One year has passed since the supernatural nightmare at Freddy Fazbear’s Pizza…
And this one what Blumhouse is basing some major hopes on..
Over the July 4th weekend, beachgoers and internet sleuths alike were buzzing as eerie images began circulating online—especially on TikTok—of a mysterious figure wandering around Santa Monica and other California beaches. The figure in question? A tall person in a long overcoat, floppy hat, and yes, a hook for a hand.
If you’re getting I Know What You Did Last Summer vibes, you’re not alone. This lookalike of the iconic slasher from the original ’90s flick has stirred up enough social media panic to rival a real crime wave. But here’s the catch (pun intended): there’s been no actual crime reported. No attacks. No missing persons. No blood-soaked sand. Just a lot of hype—and a lot of speculation.
And that speculation leads us to what seems like the most likely answer: marketing.
Sony’s remake of I Know What You Did Last Summer drops July 18th, and this beachside boogeyman feels like a viral stunt straight from the studio’s playbook. If so, well played. It worked. People are talking, videos are trending, and the hook is back in the spotlight.
But marketing stunts like this walk a fine line. They’re fun… until they’re not. In this case, no one has been hurt (as far as we know), and the buzz has only amplified awareness for a franchise that’s already been rebooted, remade, and revisited several times over.
So will this version finally hook a new generation? Or are we all just too jaded to care?
In case you wanted to forget, here are the ‘I still know I know I want to know and I didn’t know” film names thus far. Maybe it just FELT like there were more than there really were?
