Weapons opens to $70 million worldwide

Zach Cregger's horror film Weapons starts strong with a global debut of $70 million, signaling appetite for original genre cinema.

Weapons Opens to $70 Million Global Debut

Weapons led the weekend with a $70 million worldwide debut. It earned $42 million in the United States and $27.5 million from international markets. The film's budget is reported at $38 million, and it is an original horror feature with no IP or sequel. Social media chatter around the film boosted its visibility over the weekend.

The debut also frames a comparison with Ryan Coogler’s Sinners, which opened to $63.5 million globally, though Sinners earned more domestically with $48 million. Both titles mark early 2025 opportunities for original cinema, suggesting audiences are still willing to support fresh ideas when the marketing and the product align. The stronger-than-expected start for Weapons may influence how studios weigh future investments in non IP-driven projects.

The weekend shows a continued appetite for original storytelling in a crowded market. When hype meets a solid product, audiences turn out in force. Yet the staying power of a debut matters as much as the opening. If Weapons can sustain momentum in the coming weeks, it could embolden studios to back more original horrors. The industry will watch closely to see whether the film’s success translates into longer legs at theaters and potential ancillary revenue.

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Time will tell how much this momentum shapes future original projects in a crowded market.