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Zach Cregger’s Weapons Starts Streaming on HBO Max Ahead of Halloween

The HBO Max debut caps a rapid theatrical-to-home rollout timed for Halloween.

Overview

  • Weapons is streaming exclusively on HBO Max as of October 24, 2025.
  • The film holds a 93% Rotten Tomatoes score with a Certified Fresh designation.
  • Written and directed by Zach Cregger, the 128-minute feature follows his 2022 breakout Barbarian and opened in theaters on August 8, 2025.
  • After a surprise late-summer box-office run, the release strategy positions the title for peak spooky-season viewing.
  • Critics praise the ensemble cast—Julia Garner, Josh Brolin, Alden Ehrenreich, Benedict Wong, and Amy Madigan—and highlight its non-linear, mystery-driven approach and genre-blending style.