---
title: "Weapons"
year: 2025
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/weapons-2025"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 1078605
imdb_id: "tt26581740"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 129
community_rating: 7.3
vote_count: 3609
content_rating: "R"
---

# Weapons (2025) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/weapons-2025

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

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.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A community faces a terrifying mystery after seventeen schoolchildren vanish simultaneously in the middle of the night."

### Why Watch
- features an ensemble cast
- blends humor with horror

### Caveats & Content Note
- contains disturbing themes
- subject matter may be intense
- Tone & Suitability: The film contains chilling themes and horror elements that may not be suitable for all audiences.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: supernatural, chilling, spooky, thriller

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, HBO Max, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | None | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | HBO Max Amazon Channel, Sky Go, Now TV Cinema, HBO Max | None | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | Crave, Crave Amazon Channel | None | Apple TV Store, CosmoGo, Amazon Video |
| **Australia (AU)** | HBO Max | None | JustWatch TV, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Zach Cregger
- **Networks / Studios**: Subconscious, Vertigo Entertainment, BoulderLight Pictures

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Julia Garner** as *Justine*
- **Josh Brolin** as *Archer*
- **Alden Ehrenreich** as *Paul*
- **Austin Abrams** as *James*
- **Benedict Wong** as *Marcus*
- **Amy Madigan** as *Gladys*
- **Cary Christopher** as *Alex*
- **Toby Huss** as *Captain Ed*
- **Whitmer Thomas** as *Alex's Dad*
- **Callie Schuttera** as *Alex's Mom*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Who directed the film?
The film was directed by Zach Cregger.

### Q: What is the premise of the film?
Seventeen schoolchildren vanish from the same class on the same night at the same time.

### Q: Who are some of the actors in the film?
The cast includes Josh Brolin, Julia Garner, and Alden Ehrenreich.

### Q: What genre is Weapons?
It is a supernatural mystery horror film.

### Q: When was the film released?
The film was released in 2025.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Weapons (2025 film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Weapons_(2025_film))
- [Weapons (2025) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt26581740/)
- [Weapons | Rotten Tomatoes](https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/weapons)
- [‘Weapons’ Ending Explained: The Meaning Behind the Horror Movie](https://decider.com/2025/10/24/weapons-ending-explained-weapons-movie-plot-summary-gun-scene/)
- [Weapons (2025) - Movie | Moviefone](https://www.moviefone.com/movie/weapons/xtEXVsof6Y9PmpmI1phg34/main/)
- [Weapons | Full Movie | Movies Anywhere](https://moviesanywhere.com/movie/weapons-2025)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*