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Weapons 2025

“Last night at 2:17 AM, every child from Mrs. Gandy's class woke up, got out of bed, went downstairs, opened the front door, walked into the dark ...and they never came back.”

★ 7.3/10 · 3,609 votes R HorrorMystery Released
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What is Weapons?

Weapons is a 2025 American supernatural mystery horror film written, directed, co-produced, and co-scored by Zach Cregger. The film features an ensemble cast including Josh Brolin, Julia Garner, Alden Ehrenreich, Austin Abrams, Cary Christopher, Toby Huss, Benedict Wong, Amy Madigan, and Scarlett Sher.

Type
Film
Year
2025
Status
Released
Runtime
129 minutes
Release date
Aug 4, 2025
Original language
EN
Origin
United States of America
Studios
Subconscious, Vertigo Entertainment, BoulderLight Pictures
Budget
$38,000,000
Revenue
$269,972,492
Genres
Horror, Mystery
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Overview

Weapons is a 2025 American supernatural mystery horror film written, directed, co-produced, and co-scored by Zach Cregger. The film features an ensemble cast including Josh Brolin, Julia Garner, Alden Ehrenreich, Austin Abrams, Cary Christopher, Toby Huss, Benedict Wong, Amy Madigan, and Scarlett Sher. The plot centers on the mysterious disappearance of all but one child from the same class, all vanishing on the same night at exactly the same time. As the community grapples with the unexplained event, questions arise about who or what is responsible. The film is distributed by New Line Cinema and became available for streaming on HBO Max. It marks Cregger's second feature in the horror genre following his earlier work Barbarian. The movie explores themes of fear, community trauma, and the unknown through its suspenseful narrative. Reviews and ratings can be found on platforms such as Rotten Tomatoes and IMDb.

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Should you watch it?

“A community faces a terrifying mystery after seventeen schoolchildren vanish simultaneously in the middle of the night.”

Reasons to watch
  • features an ensemble cast
  • blends humor with horror
Keep in mind
  • contains disturbing themes
  • subject matter may be intense

Watch it if you enjoy supernatural mysteries that explore the underbelly of small-town life.

The film contains chilling themes and horror elements that may not be suitable for all audiences.

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Frequently asked questions

Who directed the film?

The film was directed by Zach Cregger.

What is the premise of the film?

Seventeen schoolchildren vanish from the same class on the same night at the same time.

Who are some of the actors in the film?

The cast includes Josh Brolin, Julia Garner, and Alden Ehrenreich.

What genre is Weapons?

It is a supernatural mystery horror film.

When was the film released?

The film was released in 2025.