Weapons Dominates Global Box Office With Original Horror Debut

Weapons, Zach Cregger’s original horror thriller, dominated the domestic box office in its opening frame and abroad, delivering about $42.5 million in the United States and roughly $70 million worldwide on its first weekend. The film’s strong critical reception and enthusiastic audience word of mouth carried over into its second weekend, with an estimated $24 million domestic, leaving the running total near the high $80 million range. The performance underscores a notable win for original IP in a year crowded with sequels and franchise entries.

The debut was helped by broad accessibility on 3,202 screens and a robust per-screen average of about $13,000. While a Disney sequel opened with a more modest $29 million, Weapons outperformed many expectations and quickly established itself as a major original horror entry for 2025. The film’s international footprint added roughly $27.5 million from 72 markets, bringing its global tally to around $70 million. IMAX share was a meaningful portion of the overseas intake, reflecting strong exhibitor support for the scale of the release.

Critical and audience reception aligned in a favorable arc for Weapons. It earned a high Rotten Tomatoes...