Overview

• Weapons, written and directed by Zach Cregger, follows the simultaneous 2:17 a.m. disappearance of 17 students and unfolds through interlocking stories.
• The ensemble cast includes Julia Garner as teacher Justine Gandy, alongside Josh Brolin, Alden Ehrenreich, Austin Abrams, Benedict Wong and Amy Madigan.
• Critics such as The Playlist’s Griffin Schiller have hailed the film as a horror masterpiece, commending its blend of suspense and social commentary.
• Reviewers remain divided over the final act’s payoff, with responses ranging from “twisted glee” to critiques that it undercuts the film’s strengths.
• New Line Cinema and Warner Bros. are bolstering the late-summer release with CinemaCon teasers and a viral marketing campaign.