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HBO Max Hit 'Weapons' Earns $267.5M, Prequel Planned

10/26/2025

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Warner Bros. Discovery released Weapons, a horror film directed by Zach Cregger, on HBO Max on October 24, 2025.
The film quickly reached #1 on HBO Max.
It grossed $267.5 million worldwide against a $38 million budget.
Critics gave Weapons a 93% rating for its engaging story and character depth.
Cregger plans a prequel focusing on Aunt Gladys.

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Story summary

Warner Bros. Discovery released Weapons, a horror film directed by Zach Cregger, on HBO Max on October 24, 2025.
The film quickly reached #1 on HBO Max.
It grossed $267.5 million worldwide against a $38 million budget.
Critics gave Weapons a 93% rating for its engaging story and character depth.
Cregger plans a prequel focusing on Aunt Gladys.