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Weapons Achieves Rare 100% Rotten Tomatoes Score Ahead of Theatrical Debut

Warner Bros.’ immersive campaign is fueling buzz ahead of its August 8 opening.

Julia Garner staring at the ceiling in Weapons.
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Alex Lilly at a classroom desk with clown makeup and an unnerving smile in Weapons
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Overview

  • The film earned a 100% critics’ score on Rotten Tomatoes from its first 11 reviews, marking an uncommon early accolade for a horror release.
  • Its viral marketing roll-out spans a 137-minute surveillance clip titled “2025_░_░_06:17AM.mov” and a realistic MaybrookMissing.com news site.
  • Director Zach Cregger employs an anthology-style format to weave interconnected character vignettes around the unexplained disappearance of 17 third-grade children.
  • Julia Garner and Josh Brolin lead an ensemble cast in portraying a teacher and a grieving father whose perspectives drive the mystery in Maybrook, Pennsylvania.
  • Industry forecasting from Deadline suggests a debut of more than $25 million, illustrating strong studio and audience appetite for original horror.