Surprise prequel could potentially spotlight the past of weapon-wielding Aunt Gladys
Zach Cregger, the director of the 2025 hit horror film "Weapons," is in discussions with Warner Bros. and New Line Cinema about developing a prequel that delves into the origin story of the standout character, Aunt Gladys. Played by Amy Madigan, Aunt Gladys's mysterious and chilling presence was a highlight of the original film.
Originally, a chapter focusing on Aunt Gladys was planned for "Weapons," but it was cut for length purposes. Now, the prequel is expected to expand this lost chapter into a full-length story, offering fans a deeper insight into the character's past.
No official deal has been finalized, and no release timeline has been established. However, the prequel is intended to reveal how Aunt Gladys became the central figure in the original film's plot.
Meanwhile, Cregger is also in the pre-production stage for his upcoming Resident Evil reboot, scheduled for 2026. In "Weapons," Aunt Gladys uses black magic to zombify Alex's parents and other Maybrook residents, with the goal of feeding off the energy of the zombified individuals to grow stronger.
For more on horror movies, check out our list of the best horror movies or our guide to all the upcoming horror movies. If you haven't seen "Weapons" yet, it's currently showing in theaters. Stay tuned for more updates on the Aunt Gladys prequel and Cregger's Resident Evil reboot.
[1] Collider - "Zach Cregger is Developing a Prequel to His Horror Movie 'Weapons'" [2] Deadline - "Zach Cregger's 'Weapons' Prequel in the Works at Warner Bros. and New Line" [3] IGN - "Behind the Scenes of 'Weapons': The Making of Aunt Gladys"
- Zach Cregger's upcoming projects include a prequel for his hit horror movie "Weapons," which delves into the origin story of Aunt Gladys, and a reboot of Resident Evil, scheduled for 2026.
- The prequel to "Weapons" is expected to expand a lost chapter focusing on Aunt Gladys, offering fans a deeper insight into the character's past and potentially revealing how she became the central figure in the original film's plot.
- In addition to providing entertainment news, websites such as Collider, Deadline, and IGN offer guides and lists for various movie genres, including horror, and cover the making of popular films like "Weapons."
- Besides watching the latest horror movies, such as "Weapons," which is currently showing in theaters, fans can stay updated on the Aunt Gladys prequel and other upcoming horror films by following movie-and-tv news and entertainment websites.
