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First Look at Zach Cregger’s Horror Epic 'Weapons' Reveals Bold Vision

The 'Barbarian' director's ambitious new film, inspired by personal tragedy, delves into a chilling mystery and expansive storytelling.

Georgina Campbell as Tess using rope in basement in Barbarian

Overview

  • Zach Cregger's upcoming film 'Weapons' centers on the eerie disappearance of 17 children in the fictional town of Maybrook, Pennsylvania, at exactly 2:17 a.m.
  • The movie stars Julia Garner as a teacher whose entire class, except one student, vanishes, and Josh Brolin as a father searching for answers.
  • Described as more ambitious, twist-filled, and larger in scale than 'Barbarian,' the film blends personal tragedy with bold, ensemble-driven storytelling.
  • A new promotional website, MaybrookMissing.com, deepens the film's immersive marketing by featuring in-world news stories and possible links to 'Barbarian.'
  • Set for theatrical release on August 8, 2025, 'Weapons' promises to evolve beyond its central mystery into an unpredictable and sprawling horror epic.