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Weapons Debuts with Critical Praise and $25 Million Opening Weekend Forecast

Leveraging viral ARG stunts with a chaptered multi-POV structure, the film secured a 96% Rotten Tomatoes rating.

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Cary Christopher in "Weapons."

Overview

  • The nonlinear narrative unfolds through interlocking viewpoints inspired by Magnolia and Rashomon, gradually building its mystery.
  • A marketing campaign featuring fake news sites, surveillance-footage stunts and a viral ARG generated early summer buzz.
  • Julia Garner, Josh Brolin, Cary Christopher and Alden Ehrenreich lead a cast praised for bringing depth to a chilling small-town horror.
  • Critics applauded the film’s suspenseful pacing and inventive scares, reflected in a Certified Fresh 96% Rotten Tomatoes score.
  • Industry projections forecast a $25 million opening weekend in U.S. theaters, marking a strong debut for New Line Cinema and Warner Bros.