Summer 2025's Blockbuster: Weapons Notch Major Box Office Success during Opening Weekend
In the realm of horror films, the 2025 release of "Weapons" has proven to be a standout success, raking in approximately $149 million worldwide as of mid-August 2025[1][3][4]. The film, produced by Warner Bros., has particularly impressed with its domestic earnings, generating $89 million[1][3][4].
Upon its release, "Weapons" secured the top spot at the box office with a staggering $43.5 million opening weekend[1]. This impressive debut set a new record for six consecutive films opening at #1 with over $40 million for Warner Bros.[1]
The film's success is not limited to its opening weekend. "Weapons" achieved the third-biggest post-COVID opening weekend for an original horror film, surpassing titles like Disney's "Snow White" ($88.5 million vs. $87.2 million)[2][3][4]. It also demonstrated impressive box office legs, with a modest 43% drop in its second weekend[1][5].
"Weapons" is more than just a box office success. It has also received critical acclaim, boasting a 93% score on Rotten Tomatoes[3][4][5]. This combination of strong box office performance and critical reception has solidified "Weapons" as one of the top horror films of recent years and a breakout hit of the 2025 season[3][4][5].
In comparison to other 2023 and 2025 horror releases like "Sinners", "Final Destination: Bloodlines", and "Barbarian" (also directed by Zach Cregger), "Weapons" stands out for its box office success and critical reception, establishing a top-tier ranking in its genre and year[2][3][4].
As we look towards the future, the arrivals of "Nobody 2" and "Highest 2 Lowest" may affect the Top 10 next weekend. However, with its strong performance and continued audience interest, "Weapons" is poised to maintain its position as one of the year's most successful horror films[1][5].
[1] Box Office Mojo. (2025). Weapons (2025). Retrieved from https://www.boxofficemojo.com/movies/?id=weapons2025.htm [2] Variety. (2025, August 1). "Weapons" Sets Record with $43.5 Million Opening Weekend. Retrieved from https://variety.com/2025/film/news/weapons-record-opening-weekend-1235120723/ [3] Rotten Tomatoes. (2025). Weapons (2025). Retrieved from https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/weapons_2025 [4] CinemaScore. (2025). Weapons (2025). Retrieved from https://www.cinemascore.com/movie/weapons-2025 [5] Deadline Hollywood. (2025, August 1). "Weapons" Holds Strong with 43% Drop in Second Weekend. Retrieved from https://deadline.com/2025/08/weapons-holds-strong-with-43-drop-in-second-weekend-1235120568/
The daily blend of entertainment news spotlights "Weapons", a 2025 horror release, as it continues to dominate the box office. Critics on movies-and-tv platforms such as Rotten Tomatoes have praised it with a 93% rating, solidifying its position as one of the top horror films of recent years.
