Movie Sales: 'Weapons' Turns Heads with a Solid $42.5 Million Premiere, 'Freakier Friday' Commences Powerfully with a $29 Million Box Office Launch

Movie Sales: 'Weapons' Turns Heads with a Solid $42.5 Million Premiere, 'Freakier Friday' Commences Powerfully with a $29 Million Box Office Launch

Zach Cregger's latest horror film, "Weapons," has taken the box office by storm, earning over $148 million worldwide and maintaining a top spot in August 2025 [2][4]. The film, which stars Julia Garner, Josh Brolin, Alden Ehrenreich, Austin Abrams, Benedict Wong, and Amy Madigan, was made for $38 million and is Cregger's follow-up to the critically acclaimed "Barbarian" [1].

The success of "Weapons" has catapulted Cregger to the top of the filmmaking ranks, and his upcoming Resident Evil reboot, set for 2025, is highly anticipated. Warner Bros., the studio behind "Weapons," is also producing the Resident Evil reboot, indicating a significant investment in Cregger’s directing.

While specific box office numbers for the Resident Evil reboot are not yet available, the positive performance of "Weapons" suggests strong commercial expectations for Cregger’s upcoming film [2][3][5]. "Weapons" debuted with $42.5 million, while "Freakier Friday," a sequel to the 2003 film "Freaky Friday," premiered with $29 million and earned an "A-" grade from CinemaScore [3].

In the meantime, other films are making waves at the box office. "The Naked Gun," starring Liam Neeson and Pamela Anderson, picked up $8.3 million in its second weekend, bringing its North American haul to $33 million. On the other hand, Disney and Marvel's "The Fantastic Four: First Steps" earned $15.5 million in its third weekend, finishing third.

Angel Studios premiered the fantasy comedy "Sketch" to $2.5 million, and "The Bad Guys 2" picked up $10.4 million in its sophomore outing, a 53% drop from its opening. "Fantastic Four" has plummeted in subsequent weekends, with a 67% drop in its sophomore frame and another 60% over the past weekend.

As we look forward to the Resident Evil reboot, it's clear that Cregger's growing influence in horror cinema is set to continue. With the positive reception of "Weapons," moviegoers are eagerly awaiting the 2025 release of this highly anticipated reboot.

References:

1. Box Office Mojo - Weapons (2025)
2. Deadline - Zach Cregger's Weapons Tops Weekend Box Office with $42.5 Million
3. Variety - CinemaScore: 'Weapons' and 'Freakier Friday' Lead Weekend Box Office
4. The Hollywood Reporter - Weapons Opens to $42.5 Million, Tops Weekend Box Office
5. Forbes - Weapons: Why Zach Cregger's Horror Film Is A Box Office Hit

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