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Julia Garner's Weapons Hits $155 Million Opening Weekend

8/21/2025

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Julia Garner's film *Weapons* earned $155 million in its first week, targeting a total of $300 million.
The plot centers on the mysterious disappearance of 17 children, with Garner as the prime suspect.
*Weapons* is experiencing strong momentum, similar to the success of horror film *Sinners*.
The upcoming weekend box office faces competition from Netflix's *Kpop Demon Hunters*.

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Story summary

Julia Garner's film *Weapons* earned $155 million in its first week, targeting a total of $300 million.
The plot centers on the mysterious disappearance of 17 children, with Garner as the prime suspect.
*Weapons* is experiencing strong momentum, similar to the success of horror film *Sinners*.
The upcoming weekend box office faces competition from Netflix's *Kpop Demon Hunters*.