Weapons Blasts Past Rivals, Earns Massive $5.7M in Thursday Previews

On August 8, 2025, the horror film Weapons, directed by Zach Cregger, made its highly anticipated debut in North American theaters. In the days leading up to the full release, the film had generated significant buzz and hype, which was reflected in its impressive performance during the Thursday previews.

According to the latest reports, Weapons grossed a solid $5.7 million from its Thursday preview screenings, surpassing the recent horror hit Sinners, which had earned $4.7 million in its previews. This 21.27% higher collection for Weapons also saw it outperform other recent horror releases like Scream 5 ($3.5 million), A Quiet Place 2 ($4.8 million), Halloween Kills ($4.9 million), Halloween Ends ($5.4 million), and Final Destination Bloodlines ($5.5 million).

With this strong start, Weapons is now expected to score a robust $40-$50 million opening weekend in the domestic market. The film's positive word-of-mouth and critical acclaim suggest it could surprise audiences and become a profitable venture for the production companies involved, which include New Line Cinema, Subconscious, Vertigo Entertainment, and BoulderLight Pictures.

Weapons, which was made on a controlled budget of $38 million, features an impressive cast led by Josh Brolin and Julia Garner, along with Cary Christopher, Alden Ehrenreich, Austin Abrams, Benedict Wong, and Amy Madigan in key roles. The horror mystery is distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures and is poised to continue its strong performance in the coming days.