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‘Weapons’ Soars with $263M, Prequel and Adaptations Planned

9/30/2025

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Story summary

Weapons earned $263 million worldwide and has a 94% Rotten Tomatoes score.
The film stars Bill Hader, Julia Garner, and Josh Brolin.
It follows 17 elementary school students, with Alex the sole survivor.
Hader proposed deepening Alex's role.
An Aunt Gladys prequel is in development; Zach Cregger plans Resident Evil adaptation; Weapons debuts October 14 on digital platforms.

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Story summary

Weapons earned $263 million worldwide and has a 94% Rotten Tomatoes score.
The film stars Bill Hader, Julia Garner, and Josh Brolin.
It follows 17 elementary school students, with Alex the sole survivor.
Hader proposed deepening Alex's role.
An Aunt Gladys prequel is in development; Zach Cregger plans Resident Evil adaptation; Weapons debuts October 14 on digital platforms.