Weapons Smashes Past $100 Million at the U.S. Box Office
Introduction
The horror genre just scored another big win at the box office! Zach Cregger’s highly anticipated thriller Weapons has officially crossed the $100 million mark domestically, proving that original horror stories still have massive audience appeal in 2025.
A Milestone for Horror
Breaking the $100M barrier is a major achievement for any film—but it’s even more impressive for a standalone horror release with no franchise backing.
- Domestic Earnings: $100 million+
- Production Budget: $38 million
- Box Office Run: No. 1 for three consecutive weeks
This makes Weapons one of the rare original R-rated horror movies in recent years to cross into blockbuster territory.
Why Audiences Can’t Get Enough of Weapons
- A Fresh and Chilling Storyline
With its eerie plot centered on the mysterious disappearance of children at exactly 2:17 a.m., Weapons blends psychological horror with supernatural tension. - Strong Word of Mouth
Horror films often drop sharply after opening weekend, but Weapons defied expectations with a modest 43% second-weekend decline, showing audiences kept coming back. - Smart Budgeting, Big Returns
Made for under $40 million, the film has already more than doubled its production cost domestically alone—a testament to horror’s box office power when executed well.
The Bigger Picture
In a year dominated by sequels and superhero blockbusters, Weapons is a reminder that audiences are still hungry for original stories. It’s now standing alongside other 2025 horror hits as proof that the genre is alive, thriving, and financially unstoppable.
With momentum still on its side, Weapons could continue to climb in the weeks ahead, cementing its status as one of the year’s biggest horror success stories.
