“Weapons” Surges to Number One at North American Box

2025-08-11 05:20:59

(MENAFN) Warner Bros. and New Line Cinema’s horror thriller “Weapons” surged to number one at the North American box office during its opening weekend, pulling in an estimated $42.5 million over three days, according to data released Sunday by measurement firm Comscore.

Directed by Zach Cregger, the film unfolds in a small town where a classroom of children mysteriously disappears overnight, captivating audiences with its eerie narrative.

The R-rated feature also scored $27.5 million internationally, pushing its global opening total to a robust $70 million. Critically, “Weapons” holds an impressive 95 percent approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes and garnered an “A-” from viewers surveyed by market research company CinemaScore, which rates films on an “A+” to “F” scale.

Trailing behind, Disney’s comedy “Freakier Friday” debuted with $29 million, landing the second spot this weekend.

In third place, Disney and Marvel’s superhero blockbuster “The Fantastic Four: First Steps” collected $15.5 million in its third North American weekend, raising its domestic total to $230.4 million.

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