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Zach Cregger's ‘Weapons' Debuts to a Strong $42.5 Million USD for Box Office Opening Weekend
Summary
The horror genre continues to prove its box office might, as director Zach Cregger's latest film,Weapons, soared to an impressive $42.5 million USD in its North American debut. The film, a star-studded horror thriller, not only commanded the top spot at the domestic box office but also solidified Cregger's reputation as a genre filmmaker with a unique ability to deliver both critical praise and commercial success.
Released byWarner Bros. Pictures,Weaponsstars Oscar nomineeJosh Brolinin the lead role, alongside a strong ensemble cast. Its commanding opening weekend is particularly noteworthy as it follows Cregger's breakout 2022 hit,Barbarian, which became a sleeper success. This repeated performance at the box office suggests that Cregger is a filmmaker with a loyal following, and audiences are eager to see his original take on horror and suspense.
Weaponsis described as a multi-story horror epic, a narrative approach that Cregger used to great effect inBarbarian. The film's successful opening underscores that audiences are hungry for original, high-concept horror films, especially when they come from a director with a proven track record. This victory forWeaponssets a strong precedent for the genre and marks an exciting new chapter for Zach Cregger in Hollywood. Cregger's latest film stars Julia Garner, Josh Brolin, Alden Ehrenreich, Austin Abrams, Benedict Wong and Amy Madigan. Its success extends Warner Bros.' hot streak under its New Line label. Disney's body swap comedy sequelFreakier Fridayhit the second top spot on the charts this weekend, premiering to $29 million USD. ahead of Marvel'sThe Fantastic Four: First Steps.
