Horror movies have long captivated
audiences, but 2025 is set to redefine terror. The joy of family horror movie
nights will take a horrifying turn. Forget typical monsters—this time, terror
wears cute faces, turning innocence into something far more sinister. Weapons
promises a chilling experience that will leave you
unsettled. With Zach Cregger’s spine-chilling trailer now out, fear creeps
closer. It is not just a film—it is a nightmare that follows you.
The full trailer for Weapons
unveils a chilling new vision from Zach Cregger, the mastermind behind Barbarian
. Warner Bros. has unleashed a terror that promises to haunt far beyond the screen.
Weapons: The trailer that will leave you reaching for the lights
The Weapons
trailer begins with a young girl whispering, “This is a true story that happened in my town.”
What follows is nightmare incarnate. On an ordinary Wednesday, children from Maybrook Elementary vanish without a trace. At exactly 2:17 a.m., they rise from their beds, walk outside, and disappear. Chaos consumes the town. Parents descend into madness. Julia Garner’s character, teacher Justine, is haunted by what she witnessed. The time 2:17 a.m. repeats like a curse—unrelenting, demonic, and far from done.
Josh Brolin, Julia Garner, and Benedict Wong star in the official trailer for #Weapons – in theaters August 8. pic.twitter.com/SlxWjTOVTM
— Rotten Tomatoes (@RottenTomatoes) April 29, 2025
The trailer offers a terrifying glimpse into the unraveling mind of Justine Gandy and also confirms 8 August as the release date. It begins with her stepping into a silent, abandoned classroom—desks empty, air heavy. Whispers of blame swirl: “Why just her classroom? Why only hers?”
Her breakdown unfolds—tears in a car, nightmares clawing at sleep. Weapons
do not just follow her story. It drags her through it, kicking and screaming, into something unspeakable. Just when horror seemed maxed out, Sinners
dominated—box office shattered. Can Weapons
rise and dethrone the king?
Sinners
is already being hailed as Oscar-worthy, securing a rare 100% rating before its release. Now, in its second week after release, it has dethroned Avatar,
proving it is not just a film—it is a phenomenon.
Breaking barriers: Sinners dethrones Avatar in historic second weekend
Released on April 18th, Sinners
has already obliterated box office expectations, grossing $161 million globally. Michael B. Jordan’s powerhouse film shattered records with a star-studded cast including Hailee Steinfeld, Miles Caton, Jack O’Connell, Wunmi Mosaku, and Delroy Lindo. In its second weekend, the film dropped a mere 6% in domestic earnings, surpassing Avatar’s
legendary second-week performance. Sinners
now holds the record for the highest-grossing original film debut and a rare A in CinemaScore—an absolute game-changer.
#Sinners has now grossed $161M at the worldwide box office 💰
• Made $45M in its second domestic weekend — a 6% drop
• One of the smallest box office drops for a major film in modern history
• Could finish its run making over $300M
• Production budget was $90M pic.twitter.com/dI2RpPXew0
— Culture Crave 🍿 (@CultureCrave) April 27, 2025
Sinners
has not only surpassed its $90 million budget but also shattered box office expectations, yet some argue it missed its full potential
. Dominating North America with $122.5 million, Warner Bros. has seized April’s global box office crown. This cinematic masterpiece is a testament to the demand for original horror. As Weapons
prepares to release, all eyes are on it—can it challenge Sinners
and rewrite the rules of horror?
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