Overview

• Written and directed by Zach Cregger, 'Weapons' unfolds through intertwined storylines as a teacher, a father and a police officer grapple with the disappearance of 17 schoolchildren.
• Julia Garner stars as the teacher at the story’s center, supported by Josh Brolin, Alden Ehrenreich, Austin Abrams, Benedict Wong and Amy Madigan in a broad ensemble.
• Critics and early audiences have praised its tense pacing, immersive atmosphere and emotional depth in advance screenings.
• Reviewers have drawn comparisons to Magnolia and Prisoners, noting the film’s incisive commentary on sensationalism, collective trauma and fading empathy.
• Opinions diverge on the finale, with some critics calling the final act underwhelming and others lauding its twisted, thrilling climax.