Weapons
“Last night at 2:17 AM, every child from Mrs. Gandy's class woke up, got out of bed, went downstairs, opened the front door, walked into the dark ...and they never came back.”
Synopsis
When all but one child from the same class mysteriously vanish on the same night at exactly the same time, a community is left questioning who or what is behind their disappearance.
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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Official Trailer 2Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2025-06-23
Top Cast
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Julia Garner
Justine
Josh Brolin
Archer
Alden Ehrenreich
Paul
Austin Abrams
James
Benedict Wong
Marcus
Amy Madigan
Gladys
Cary Christopher
Alex
Toby Huss
Captain Ed
Whitmer Thomas
Alex's Dad
Callie Schuttera
Alex's Mom
June Diane Raphael
Donna
Scarlett Sher
Narrator (voice)
Jason Turner
Counselor
Anny Jules
Parent #1
Ali Burch
Parent #2
Michael Gene Conti
Parent #3
Eric Jepson
Officer
Ronny Mathew
Liquor Store Clerk
Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 32 DaysShanghai International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
August 8, 2025
Wide Cinema Exhibition
September 9, 2025
VOD & Digital Platforms
October 14, 2025
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$38M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$270M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
7.1x
+$232M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Zach Cregger
- Screenplay & Story
- Zach Cregger
- Original Score
- Zach Cregger, Ryan Holladay, Hays Holladay
- Original Title
- Weapons
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 9m
- Production Budget
- $38M
- Worldwide Gross
- $270M
- Production Studios
- Subconscious, Vertigo Entertainment, BoulderLight Pictures, New Line Cinema, Domain Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Zach Cregger
Zach Cregger
Zach Cregger, Ryan Holladay, Hays Holladay
Larkin Seiple
Joe Murphy
Zach Cregger, Roy Lee, J.D. Lifshitz, Raphael Margules, Miri Yoon
Department Leadership Roster
Zach Cregger
Writer
Zach Cregger
Director
Zach Cregger
Producer
Roy Lee
Producer
J.D. Lifshitz
Producer
Raphael Margules
Producer
Miri Yoon
Producer
Tom Hammock
Production Design
Larkin Seiple
Director of Photography
Laurence Chavez
Stunt Coordinator
Trish Summerville
Costume Design
Zach Cregger
Original Music Composer
Ryan Holladay
Original Music Composer
Hays Holladay
Original Music Composer
Joe Murphy
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Violence • Threat • Injury
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
Restricted to Adults (18+).
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Weapons
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Weapons about?
When all but one child from the same class mysteriously vanish on the same night at exactly the same time, a community is left questioning who or what is behind their disappearance.
Who directed Weapons?
Weapons was directed by Zach Cregger.
Who stars in Weapons?
The principal cast of Weapons includes Julia Garner, Josh Brolin, Alden Ehrenreich, Austin Abrams, Benedict Wong.
When was Weapons released and how long is it?
Weapons was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 2h 9m.
What was the box office and production budget of Weapons?
Weapons had a reported production budget of $38M and grossed $270M at the worldwide box office (7.1 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Weapons?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Weapons was composed by Zach Cregger, Ryan Holladay, Hays Holladay.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Weapons?
Weapons holds official age classifications: AU: MA 15+; CA: 18A; DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); IN: A (Restricted to Adults (18+).); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).