The film "Weapons" became the leader of the box office in the USA

• "Weapons" gathered $42.5 million in its debut weekend
• "Freakier Friday" claimed second place with $29 million
• Box office earnings this summer reached $3.26 billion

The horror film "Weapons", which premiered on September 10, 2025, became the leader of the box office in the USA, earning $42.5 million in its first weekend from 3,202 theaters. This film, directed by Zakom Kreger, tells the story of the disappearance of 17 children in a small town, which triggered panic among parents. In the international premiere, the film earned an additional $70 million.

The distributor of the film, Warner Bros. Pictures, secured the first place at the box office this year. "Freakier Friday", a sequel to the 2003 comedy, opened in second place with $29 million. The film once again stars Lindsay Lohan and Jamie Lee Curtis, who reprise their roles as mother and daughter.

Both films received positive feedback from viewers, with "Weapons" achieving a 95% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. It is noted that strong marketing campaigns and active engagement on social media contributed to the success of both films. The film "Weapons" became a significant entry among the original horrors of this summer, boosting the growing interest of viewers in this genre.

Meanwhile, "Fantastic Four: First Steps" debuted in third place with $15.5 million, while "The Bad Guys 2" claimed fourth place with $10.4 million. Box office earnings this summer demonstrated recovery after a slow start to the year, with a total income of $3.26 billion since the beginning of April.

Tags: USA/Culture