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Back off, Hollywood: Why a prequel to the box office hit of 2025 ‘Weapons’ is a terrible idea

It's smashed the box office. It's earned rave reviews. And now, like clockwork, studios have sniffed out the buzz and are looking for a follow up. In the case of Zach Cregger's 'Weapons', a prequel. Here's why this is a terrible idea.

Euronews

The Scariest Movie Of 2025 Is Already Getting A Wild Prequel

The most surprising horror baddie in years is getting her own story.

Inverse

Real-life tragedy that inspired terrifying horror hit Weapons

‘“Weapons” was like me vomiting. And who doesn’t want to get a babysitter and go to the movie theater and spend 120 bucks to watch someone vomit?’ said the director

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Weapons director Zach Cregger 'in talks for Aunt Gladys prequel'

Zach Cregger is reportedly in early discussions around a spin-off film set in the world of Weapons.

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Pedro Pascal May Have Dropped Out Of Weapons, But He Still Dropped An F-Bomb While Celebrating The Film’s Opening Weekend

Pascal swapped the spotlight for a front-row seat.

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When is Weapons on streaming? The horror hit's HBO Max release date revealed

Here's when you'll be able to watch Weapons on HBO Max

Total Film

Weapons star Josh Brolin thinks the new horror movie is the cure for streaming movie hell: "It's all the same s**t"

We agree with Josh Brolin, we need more movies like Weapons

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The Director Of 2025’s Scariest Movie Has A Wild Idea For The DC Universe

The director of 'Weapons' wants to tell a Batman story that’s not really a Batman story.

Inverse

Josh Brolin says Weapons is the cure for ‘boring’ streaming content

Josh Brolin says Zach Cregger’s new horror film Weapons pushes the genre “to the edge of absurdity” and offers a unique antidote to “boring” streaming content.

BANG Premier

Weapons Is a Fantastic Horror Film, And One Element Makes It Unforgettable

This film is unlike any other.

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Horror, beauty and reframing colonial histories – what to watch, see and read this week

I do love a good, proper horror film that puts a bony, creepy hand of unease on your shoulder. With a strange mystery and growing sense of distrust at its heart, Weapons appears to be just that – and going by the trailer, it will scare the bejasus out of…

The Conversation

'Weapons' Ending Explained: Zach Cregger Reveals The Importance Of That Haunting Cliffhanger

Director Zach Cregger breaks down the subtle changes that make 'Weapons' the best horror of the year.

Inverse

Euronews Culture's Film of the Week: 'Weapons' - Why did 17 children vanish at 2:17am?

2025 has been a great year for horror so far... And it's only getting better, as Zach Cregger's scary, tense and surprisingly fun fairytale is unmissable.

Euronews

How to watch Weapons

Here are all the details on when and where you can watch Weapons, the latest from the director of Barbarian, that once again you have to see for yourself.

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The Independent UK

Weapons review – Weird and wicked, but this horror mystery has been a tad overhyped

4/5 Julia Garner and Josh Brolin lead Zach Cregger’s buzzy follow-up to his hit ‘Barbarian’ – but audiences have been slightly misled by its atmospheric trailers

Total Film

Weapons stars Julia Garner and Alden Ehrenreich tease the horror movie’s goriest scene involving a kitchen utensil: "You scared me in real life"

Exclusive: Stars Julia Garner said Alden Ehrenreich tease the gnarliest scene in upcoming horror movie Weapons

The Guardian - US

Weapons review – Zach Cregger’s slick Barbarian follow-up is a bumpy ride

The in-demand writer-director’s initially ambitious yet ultimately simplistic ensemble horror offers jolting moments but lacks substance

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Weapons review: this eerie, entertaining horror movie confirms genre is a director's playground

Weapons is the Zach Cregger show, as he meticulously reveals the horror tale in a confident and precise manner, overshadowing almost everything else.

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Total Film

Weapons stars Josh Brolin, Alden Ehrenreich, and Julia Garner share their first reactions to Barbarian director’s wild new horror movie: "I had no idea where it was gonna go"

Exclusive: Barbarian director Zach Cregger’s new movie Weapons even took stars Josh Brolin, Alden Ehrenreich, and Julia Garner by surprise, as they share their first reactions to the script

Total Film

40 years later, Josh Brolin says he "ruined the first half day of filming" The Goonies because he was so nervous: "I had no idea what I was doing"

Exclusive: Josh Brolin looks back on his first major role in The Goonies 40 years on, and says it "still stands as one of my greatest experiences ever"

Evening Standard

Weapons review: 'has a twinkle in its evil eye and a bonkers ending'

4/5 This highly anticipated film by the director of Barbarian is another dose of deranged horror with a twinkle in its eye

The Independent UK

Director reveals why Pedro Pascal dropped out of major role in film with 100% Rotten Tomatoes rating

Mystery horror releases in theatres on 8 August

WhatToWatch

Catch Barbarian on Netflix before it leaves: why it's a perfect watch with Weapons

With Weapons now in movie theaters, Barbarian is streaming on Netflix, but just for a little while longer.

TechRadar

Weapons review: the new horror movie’s scariest moment happens in broad daylight and that’s why it’s my favorite film of 2025

Weapons is being released in theaters this week and horror fans who loved Barbarian are in for an even bigger treat.

Inverse

The 'Resident Evil' Remake Is Doubling Down On A Controversial Choice

'Weapons' director Zach Cregger is doubling down on a frustrating Hollywood trend for 'Resident Evil.'

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