Home / Arts and Entertainment / Weapons Becomes Surprise Horror Hit, Races Toward $300M Milestone
Weapons Becomes Surprise Horror Hit, Races Toward $300M Milestone
11 Sep
Summary
- Weapons earns over $250M worldwide, nearing $300M
- Directed by Zach Cregger, only his second project
- Outperforms The Conjuring 4 and Freakier Friday
As of September 11th, 2025, the horror film Weapons, directed by Zach Cregger, has become a surprise box office sensation. The movie has earned over $250 million worldwide and is rapidly approaching the $300 million milestone, defying expectations and outperforming major franchise competition.
Weapons, which is only Cregger's second directorial project, has captivated audiences and critics alike. The film, led by a cast including Julia Garner, Amy Madigan, and Josh Brolin, has held its ground even with the recent release of The Conjuring 4: Last Rites, which had a record-breaking domestic opening weekend.
Despite experiencing steep drops in earnings earlier in its run, Weapons staged a remarkable recovery last week, with a 51.5% surge in domestic box office on Tuesday. This rebound has solidified the film's position as one of the year's top-performing horror releases, trailing only behind Sinners ($366.6 million) and Final Destination: Bloodlines ($307.4 million).
Weapons' success has also overshadowed the performance of Freakier Friday, a fantasy comedy sequel that marked Lindsay Lohan's significant return to the screen. While Freakier Friday has already collected $143.6 million worldwide and is considered a success, Weapons has surpassed its total worldwide earnings.
