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Weapons’ Crosses $150 Million Worldwide, Overtakes ‘Snow White’ at U.S. Box Office

Powered by strong reviews on a modest $38 million investment, Zach Cregger’s original horror has become a late‑summer anchor for theaters.

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Overview

  • Domestic grosses reached $91.3 million in 11 days, surpassing Disney’s Snow White’s $87.2 million total in North America.
  • Global receipts climbed to about $154.9 million in less than two weeks, pushing past Danny Boyle’s 28 Years Later worldwide tally.
  • The film opened to $43.5 million domestically, held with a $24.5 million second weekend, and added $2.76 million on its second Monday.
  • Critical reception remains strong with a certified fresh Rotten Tomatoes score reported in the low‑to‑mid 90s.
  • Exhibitors point to the movie’s sustained turnout as support during a thin late‑summer slate, while reporting notes Warner Bros. acquired the project for about $38 million.