Warner Bros.’ ‘Weapons’ Unleashes $40 Million Box Office Win, ‘Freakier Friday’ Also Strong
Warner Bros.’ ‘Weapons’ Unleashes $40 Million Box Office Win, ‘Freakier Friday’ Also Strong
Warner Bros.’ impressive box office run continues this weekend with the triumphant opening of New Line’s horror film, ‘Weapons.’ The Zach Cregger-directed movie is set to rake in an estimated $40 million over its debut weekend, fueled by an $18.2 million opening day. ‘Weapons’ is not only a financial success, but also a critical darling, boasting 96% on Rotten Tomatoes from critics and an 88% audience score, alongside a rare A- CinemaScore – making it only the 14th horror film since 1981 to achieve such a high audience grade.
This strong performance further solidifies Warner Bros.’ dominant summer, which has seen hits like ‘Final Destination: Bloodlines,’ ‘Superman,’ and ‘F1’ contribute to the studio leading all others with $1.45 billion grossed domestically in 2025.
Meanwhile, Disney also found success with ‘Freakier Friday,’ a legacy sequel that captivated nostalgic audiences. The film is tracking for a $30 million opening weekend, following a $12.7 million Friday. It has garnered an excellent A CinemaScore and a 94% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes, signaling a potential theatrical profit against its $42 million budget.
However, Marvel Studios’ ‘The Fantastic Four: First Steps’ continues its disappointing trajectory. The superhero tentpole is projected to earn just $15 million in its third weekend, representing a steep 61% drop. Its estimated domestic total currently stands at $229 million, trailing significantly behind ‘Superman,’ which has already surpassed $330 million domestically.
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