"Weapons" Slashes Box Office Records, Eyes $250M Global Haul

Zack Cregger's chilling horror film "Weapons" has been unstoppable at the box office since its release on August 8th. The movie, which follows the unsettling disappearance of 17 children from a single elementary school class, has quickly climbed the charts and maintained its grip without slowing down.

Just two weeks into its run, "Weapons" has already earned more than $167 million worldwide, with around $100 million coming from the US market and the rest from international audiences. Considering its modest $38 million budget, the film has already secured significant profits, comfortably surpassing the $95 million mark.

The movie's box office success has even allowed it to surpass Robert Eggers' 2024 horror release "Nosferatu," which had previously collected $95.6 million domestically. Eggers' film, praised for its fresh and critical retelling of the 1922 classic, was led by a talented cast including Lily Rose Depp, Bill Skarsgård, and Nicholas Hoult. Globally, "Weapons" still trails "Nosferatu" ($181.7 million), but the gap is closing quickly.

According to the latest data, "Weapons" has now climbed to the 35th spot among the highest-grossing horror films in the US, sitting behind major Hollywood titles such as "Scream 2" ($101.3 million), "Annabelle: Creation" ($102 million), and "The Conjuring 2" ($102.5 million).

The film's release pattern has also contributed to its surge, with the initial 3,202 theaters now expanded to 3,450 across the United States. Last weekend alone added around $25 million to its total, and with another strong weekend approaching, the worldwide figure could easily push toward $250 million.

Amid the soaring numbers, there are also talks of a prequel in the works. Reports suggest that Cregger is considering a story centered on Aunt Gladys, the film's sinister antagonist, which could give audiences a deeper look into her past and set the stage for more horror.