Overview

• The first official trailer for Zach Cregger's 'Weapons' has been released, providing a chilling glimpse into the film's central mystery about 17 children who vanish simultaneously at 2:17 a.m. in the fictional town of Maybrook, Pennsylvania.
• Julia Garner stars as Justine Gandy, a schoolteacher whose entire classroom—except for one student—disappears, while Josh Brolin plays Archer Graff, a desperate father searching for his missing child.
• The film's viral marketing campaign, including the interactive website MaybrookMissing.com, features fake news stories and hidden connections to Cregger's previous film, 'Barbarian,' sparking speculation about a shared universe.
• Cregger describes 'Weapons' as a creatively ambitious and twist-filled horror epic, inspired by Paul Thomas Anderson's 'Magnolia,' with a narrative that evolves beyond its initial mystery into unexpected territory.
• Backed by New Line Cinema and Warner Bros., 'Weapons' is set for theatrical release on August 8, 2025, following a high-profile bidding war and significant pre-release buzz fueled by its teaser and promotional materials.