The horror film 'Weapons,' directed by Zach Cregger, debuted strongly at the box office, grossing $42.5 million domestically and $70 million internationally.

With a remarkable 95% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, the film has garnered strong reviews that have contributed to its box office success.

Prior to its release, 'Weapons' generated positive buzz, earning an 'A-' consensus on CinemaScore, which is a rarity for horror films.

The film features an ensemble cast including Josh Brolin, Julia Garner, and Alden Ehrenreich, and revolves around the unsettling disappearance of 17 children from the same classroom.

The arrival of 'Weapons' pushed the previously top-performing film, 'The Fantastic Four: First Steps,' down to third place, where it earned $15.5 million in its second weekend.

In addition to 'Weapons,' the Disney comedy 'Freakier Friday' opened with $15.5 million overseas, contributing to a total of $44.5 million globally.

Warner Bros. has rebounded in 2025 with several successful releases, including 'Weapons,' following a series of underperforming films earlier in the year.

Overall, the box office is showing positive growth, up 7.6% compared to the previous year, with total earnings reaching $5.6 billion.

Media analyst Paul Dergarabedian noted that the success of both 'Weapons' and 'Freakier Friday' highlights a diverse range of offerings at the box office, appealing to various audience segments.

'Weapons' is part of a growing trend in the horror genre, being the third horror title to dominate the box office in 2025, indicating a positive shift for original horror content.

Set in the small town of Maybrook, 'Weapons' explores themes of trauma and existential humor as it follows the mysterious disappearance of 17 children at 2:17 a.m.

The film's success has also introduced many viewers to George Harrison's music, particularly his haunting track 'Beware of Darkness,' which resonates with the film's eerie themes.