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Aunt Gladys Prequel Confirmed as 'Weapons' Success Soars

9/26/2025

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Zach Cregger confirms a Weapons prequel centering on Aunt Gladys, played by Amy Madigan, detailing her origins and occult expertise.
Material cut from the original could be reused, while discussions with Warner Bros. and New Line Cinema continue.
Cregger will direct a Resident Evil reboot, and the prequel may release first as Weapons grosses $260 million worldwide.

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Zach Cregger confirms a Weapons prequel centering on Aunt Gladys, played by Amy Madigan, detailing her origins and occult expertise.
Material cut from the original could be reused, while discussions with Warner Bros. and New Line Cinema continue.
Cregger will direct a Resident Evil reboot, and the prequel may release first as Weapons grosses $260 million worldwide.