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| Weapons | |
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| Directed by | Zach Cregger |
| Written by | Zach Cregger |
| Produced by |
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| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Larkin Seiple |
Production companies | |
| Distributed by | Warner Bros. Pictures |
Release date |
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| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Weapons is an upcoming American horror film written, directed, and co-produced by Zach Cregger. It stars Josh Brolin, Renate Reinsve, Brian Tyree Henry, Tom Burke, Austin Abrams, June Diane Raphael, Julia Garner, Alden Ehrenreich, Benedict Wong, Amy Madigan and Cary Christopher.
The film is scheduled to be released in the United States on January 16, 2026.
Cast[edit]
- Josh Brolin
- Renate Reinsve
- Brian Tyree Henry
- Tom Burke
- Austin Abrams
- June Diane Raphael
- Julia Garner
- Alden Ehrenreich
- Benedict Wong
- Amy Madigan
- Cary Christopher
Production[edit]
In January 2023, Weapons, written on spec by Zach Cregger prompted a bidding war between Universal Pictures, Netflix, TriStar Pictures, and New Line Cinema.[1][2] On January 25, 2023, New Line was announced to have won the rights to the film.[1][2] The acquisition deal sees Cregger receiving "eight figures to write and direct" Weapons, as well as final cut privilege (pending test screening reactions to the film) and a guaranteed theatrical release.[2][3]
In May 2023, Pedro Pascal and Renate Reinsve were cast to star in the film.[4][5] By December, Brian Tyree Henry, Tom Burke, Austin Abrams, and June Diane Raphael joined the cast.[6] In February 2024, Pascal exited the project, due to his commitments to The Fantastic Four (2025), with Josh Brolin entering talks to replace him.[7] In April, Julia Garner and Alden Ehrenreich joined the cast of the film, with Brolin confirmed to join as well.[8][9] In May 2024, Benedict Wong, Amy Madigan and Cary Christopher were announced to have joined the cast.[10]
Filming[edit]
Principal photography was at one point planned to run from February 20, 2024 until April 18.[6] Filming was rescheduled to begin by mid-May in Atlanta.[8]
Release[edit]
Weapons is scheduled to be released in the United States on January 16, 2026.[11]
References[edit]
- ^ a b Fleming Jr, Mike (January 25, 2023). "New Line Lands Hot Package 'Weapons'; 'Barbarian's Zach Cregger To Helm His Script". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 9, 2023.
- ^ a b c Kit, Borys (January 25, 2023). "New Line Wins Intense Auction for 'Weapons,' the New Movie From 'Barbarian' Filmmaker Zach Cregger". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved March 9, 2023.
- ^ Rindner, Grant (January 25, 2023). "Barbarian Writer/Director Zach Cregger's Next Film Weapons Is Reportedly a "Multistory Horror Epic" Similar to Magnolia". GQ. Retrieved March 9, 2023.
- ^ Kit, Borys (May 9, 2023). "Pedro Pascal to Star in 'Weapons', the New Movie From 'Barbarian' Filmmaker Zach Cregger (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved May 9, 2023.
- ^ Kit, Borys (May 22, 2023). "Renate Reinsve, Star of The Worst Person in the World, Joins Pedro Pascal in Weapons". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved May 22, 2023.
- ^ a b Ruimy, Jordan (December 22, 2023). "Zach Cregger's 'Weapons' Starts Shooting in February". World of Reel. Retrieved December 24, 2023.
- ^ Kit, Borys (February 21, 2024). "Josh Brolin in Talks to Star in Zach Cregger's Horror Thriller 'Weapons' (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved February 21, 2024.
- ^ a b Kit, Borys (April 24, 2024). "Julia Garner Joins Josh Brolin in Zach Cregger's Horror Thriller 'Weapons'". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved April 24, 2024.
- ^ Grobar, Matt (April 29, 2024). "Alden Ehrenreich Joins New Line Horror Thriller 'Weapons' From Zach Cregger". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved April 29, 2024.
- ^ Grobar, Matt (May 2, 2024). "Benedict Wong, Amy Madigan, Austin Abrams & Cary Christopher Round Out Cast Of New Line's 'Weapons'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 2, 2024.
- ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (May 14, 2024). "Warner Bros. Dates 'Mortal Kombat 2' & 'Companion' For 2025; Zach Cregger's 'Weapons' For 2026". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 15, 2024.
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