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Weapons Dominates Box Office with $42.5 Million Debut

8/11/2025

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Weapons Dominates Box Office

"Weapons" stormed the weekend box office, debuting at No. 1 with an impressive $42.5 million, leaving "Freakier Friday" in its wake at No. 2 with $29 million. Meanwhile, "The Fantastic Four: First Steps" slipped to No. 3, earning $15.5 million. Critics rave about "Weapons," boasting a stellar 95% on Rotten Tomatoes, while "Freakier Friday" holds a respectable 73%.

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Cregger's Horror Triumph

"Weapons," the chilling new horror film from director Zach Cregger, debuted in the U.S. on August 8, 2025, raking in an impressive $18.2 million on its opening Friday. With an A- CinemaScore and stellar Rotten Tomatoes ratings, this $38 million production is on track to surpass $200 million worldwide, reinforcing Warner Bros.' reign in the horror genre.

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Weapons Dominates Box Office

"Weapons" stormed the weekend box office, debuting at No. 1 with an impressive $42.5 million, leaving "Freakier Friday" in its wake at No. 2 with $29 million. Meanwhile, "The Fantastic Four: First Steps" slipped to No. 3, earning $15.5 million. Critics rave about "Weapons," boasting a stellar 95% on Rotten Tomatoes, while "Freakier Friday" holds a respectable 73%.

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