Overview

• Weapons debuted in U.S. theaters on August 8 with opening weekend projections around $25 million
• Reviews have praised its blend of suspense, dark humor and unexpected turns, reflected in a 95 percent Rotten Tomatoes score
• Writer-director Zach Cregger follows up Barbarian with a sophomore feature that fuses horror-comedy and true-crime aesthetics
• Julia Garner, Josh Brolin, Cary Christopher and an ensemble cast navigate a multi-perspective mystery of 17 vanished third graders
• Warner Bros.’ viral ARG campaign and surveillance-style promos fueled pre-release buzz reminiscent of The Blair Witch Project