Overview
- The film opened in U.S. theaters on August 8 and currently holds a 96% certified fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes.
- Zach Cregger’s sophomore horror uses a non-linear, multi-character structure reminiscent of Magnolia and Rashomon to sustain suspense.
- Critics highlight its blend of unsettling scares, dark humor and abrupt tonal shifts as standout elements.
- Warner Bros. bolstered pre-release buzz with an innovative ARG marketing campaign centered on the maybrookmissing.com website.
- Early box office tracking projects an opening weekend gross of roughly $25 million, positioning Weapons as a summer contender.