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Zach Cregger’s 'Weapons' Teaser Unveiled, Intensifying Anticipation for August Release

The cryptic trailer reveals eerie details of a mass disappearance while hinting at supernatural elements and a connection to the director’s previous hit, 'Barbarian.'

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Overview

  • The first teaser for Zach Cregger's horror thriller 'Weapons' has been released online following its debut at CinemaCon, offering a chilling glimpse into the film's central mystery.
  • The plot revolves around 17 children from the same class disappearing simultaneously at 2:17 AM, as security footage shows them eerily fleeing their homes without coercion.
  • Julia Garner stars as the teacher at the center of the mystery, while Josh Brolin plays a parent seeking answers amidst growing tension in the community.
  • An in-universe ARG site, 'Maybrook Missing,' deepens audience engagement by listing the disappearance cases and subtly linking the film to Cregger's 2022 hit, 'Barbarian.'
  • Set for theatrical release on August 8, 2025, the film is backed by Warner Bros. and New Line, reflecting major studio confidence in its potential success.