Horror thriller “Weapons” opened with an impressive $42.5 million, securing the number one spot at the box office.
The twist-filled film, about a group of missing children, is writer-director Zach Cregger’s follow-up to his 2022 hit “Barbarian.” Made for $38 million, it stars Julia Garner, Josh Brolin, Alden Ehrenreich, Austin Abrams, Benedict Wong, and Amy Madigan. Strong reviews and an “A-” CinemaScore suggest a long run ahead.
‘Freakier Friday’ Starts Strong at $29 Million
In second place, Disney’s “Freakier Friday” — a sequel to the 2003 body-swap comedy — earned $29 million. Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan reprise their roles as a mother and daughter who trade places. With a $42 million budget and an “A” CinemaScore, the film is poised for repeat viewings.
‘Fantastic Four’ Loses Steam
Last weekend’s leader, “Fantastic Four: The First Steps,” dropped to third with $15.5 million in its third weekend. After an initial $117.6 million debut, the Marvel film has seen steep declines, bringing its domestic total to $230 million — likely ending below DC’s latest “Superman.”
Other Top Performers
Universal’s animated sequel “The Bad Guys 2” landed in fourth with $10.4 million, pushing its domestic earnings to $43.4 million. Paramount’s “The Naked Gun” remake followed in fifth, adding $8.3 million for a $33 million total.
Faith-Based Fantasy Joins the List
Angel Studios’ “Sketch,” a fantasy comedy, debuted with $2.5 million in wide release, appealing to faith-based audiences.
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