Many are impressed by the impressive box office performance of the movie “Weapons (2025)” over its opening weekend, as it surpassed Freakier Friday and The Fantastic Four: First Steps to reach the top of the charts. Directed by Zach Cregger, the horror film was released in theaters on August 8 and has since gained significant popularity, earning the title of a “sleeper hit” at both domestic and international box offices.
* Domestic Box Office (US): $105 million
* International Box Office (excluding US and Canada): $250 million
* Total Global Box Office: $355 million
How much has Weapons earned in its opening weekend at the box office?
Over its first weekend in release, the film “Weapons” (2025) pulled in a grand sum of $43.5 million within the U.S., along with an additional $28.3 million from international cinemas. This adds up to a total worldwide earnings of $71.8 million for the movie so far.
During the three-day period from August 8 to August 10, box office figures – as reported by Deadline – show that the movie made approximately $18.1 million on Friday, $14 million on Saturday, and $10.3 million on Sunday, totaling around $42.4 million in 3,202 theaters (the figure was revised up by an additional $1 million by Monday morning). For context, Disney’s Freaky Friday debuted with $29 million in US theaters across 3,975 screens during a similar timeframe, while The Fantastic Four: First Steps managed to earn only $15.5 million across 3,600 theaters, marking a 60% drop in its third weekend.
In global cinema, Weapons has outperformed other new releases, recording a 29% increase over M3GAN’s performance and a 34% boost over Evil Dead Rise. Overseas, the horror movie shone brightest in the UK, debuting with $3.6 million, Mexico with $2.7 million, and France with $2 million.
It’s particularly remarkable that “Weapons” managed to earn about double its production cost of $38 million during its opening weekend, bringing in $71.8 million. This impressive achievement was reported by Variety.
The movie’s earnings at the domestic box office of $43.5 million surpassed expectations set by Box Office Theory, which initially forecasted a range of $31-41 million. This is more than what was originally predicted, which hovered around $25 million. What stands out here is that the film earned more than anticipated, indicating the significance of current box office tracking methods that factor in social media trends. Interestingly, other prediction sites had forecasted that “Weapons” would earn less ($25-$35 million) and “Freakier Friday” would perform better ($35-45 million) in their opening weeks.
The website considers that the movie’s clever advertisements, which emphasized its enigmatic yet relatable plot, were effective. For instance, a fake website called Maybrookmissing.com was created, influencers shared details related to the film at exactly 2:17 AM, and children dressed in pajamas staged performances in public areas globally. These promotional tactics sparked discussions about the film’s talented cast including Josh Brolin and Julia Garner, accolades for director Zach Creggar, and the chilling effect of the Naruto run when juxtaposed with the theme of children vanishing.
Additionally, it’s worth noting that Weapons has been lauded by both critics and the public. As of now, on Rotten Tomatoes, it boasts a 95% approval rating from critics, based on 239 reviews, and an 87% rating from over 2,500 verified users. On Metacritic, it has scored an 81 for “universal acclaim,” following the evaluation of 46 critic reviews.
Based on the triumph of Weapons, Cregger has subtly suggested plans for a “Weapons 2” sequel. This is expected to follow after he finishes directing a live-action Resident Evil film, along with another project beyond that.
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2025-08-11 20:12