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Zach Cregger’s Weapons Tops Summer Box Office With $42.5M Opening

A surge of social-media buzz propelled the film past a Marvel tentpole in its first three days, buoyed by critical praise.

Esta imagen publicada por Warner Bros. Pictures muestra a Josh Brolin en una escena de "Weapons". (Quantrell Colbert/Warner Bros. Pictures via AP)
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Overview

  • Weapons led the weekend box office with an estimated $42.5 million in U.S. ticket sales and $70 million internationally during its opening weekend.
  • Freakier Friday debuted at No. 2 with $29 million domestically, while The Fantastic Four: First Steps slid to third with $15.5 million in its second weekend.
  • The horror feature holds a 95% Rotten Tomatoes score, reflecting strong critical reception alongside its viral marketing campaign.
  • The launch marks Warner Bros.’ seventh No. 1 opening of 2025 and its sixth straight domestic debut above $40 million.
  • Jurassic World Rebirth is on pace to exceed $800 million globally by Monday, underscoring the resilience of major franchises this summer.