Overview
- Reaching the milestone on day 14, the R-rated original is the year’s second such film after Sinners to clear $100 million in North America.
- The global total sits near $170 million, up from earlier week reports around $167 million, as the film’s overseas haul continues to build.
- Weapons has overtaken Nosferatu domestically and now ranks within the top 35 highest-grossing horror films in the U.S., according to industry trackers.
- Multiple sources report Warner Bros. and New Line are in talks with Zach Cregger about a prequel focused on Aunt Gladys, with no deals in place and no timeline set.
- Strong word of mouth and presentation helped drive results, with a 96% Rotten Tomatoes critics’ score, an A- CinemaScore, and premium formats delivering 34% of opening-weekend grosses.