Overview

• Weapons, Cregger’s second feature released August 8, has earned mid-90s aggregate scores and exceeded box-office projections in domestic and overseas markets.
• Barbarian’s surprise 2022 indie hit status has resurged on Netflix, fueling renewed audience interest alongside Weapons’ theatrical momentum.
• Industry outlets highlight thematic continuity in Cregger’s work, noting both films probe isolation and community breakdown through subversive horror storytelling.
• Talks are underway at Warner Bros. and New Line Cinema for a prequel centered on Weapons’ Aunt Gladys character and potential broader spin-off projects.
• Cregger’s expanded profile has led to reports of his attachment to a Sony Resident Evil reboot, positioning him for major franchise assignments.