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Weapons Dominates Global Box Office
Weapons crosses the $100 million global milestone as Shyamalan's comeback trails behind
Zach Cregger's Weapons reaches $100 million worldwide and reshapes the summer box office as M. Night Shyamalan's comeback lags behind.
Weapons Dominates Global Box Office While Shyamalan Comeback Trails
Weapons is now at $100 million global after a week in theaters, with about $60 million coming from the domestic market and $40 million from overseas. The film is Warner Bros. third horror hit of the year, following Sinners and Final Destination Bloodlines, and it carries strong early word of mouth. It has earned a 94 percent critics score on Rotten Tomatoes, with reviewers calling it a well-crafted mystery that delivers suspense.
Key Takeaways
"Weapons hits the $100 million global milestone"
Noting the milestone reached
"This is a sophomore triumph for Zach Cregger"
Reflecting critical reception
"The Visit remains a benchmark for tiny budgets paying off"
Contrast with Weapons
"Self funded cinema keeps the game alive"
Comment on Shyamalan's approach
Shyamalan’s comeback film The Visit remains a useful benchmark for low-budget horror, but Weapons shows a growing appetite for mid-budget horror that can travel without a tentpole. The market seems to reward directors who control their projects and push craft, even when budgets are limited. For Zach Cregger, the early win could encourage more mid-budget horror projects that rely on strong reviews and word of mouth rather than massive marketing. The result is a potential shift in how studios think about risk and return in the horror space.
Highlights
- Horror is becoming the reliable lane for mid-budget cinema
- A sophomore hit that travels on word of mouth and craft
- Self funded cinema keeps the game alive
Budget and investor scrutiny rise with mid-budget horror success
The box office shift toward mid-budget horror raises questions about budgets, investor confidence, and market appetite. A strong showing for Weapons reduces immediate pressure on studios but heightens interest in self-funded projects and genre experiments. This could lead to more scrutiny of budgets and rollout strategies from investors in the near term.
The next few weeks will reveal whether this horror momentum can translate into lasting franchise value.
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