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David Mouriquand

Back off, Hollywood: Why a prequel to the box office hit of 2025 ‘Weapons’ is a terrible idea

While it was highly anticipated, Zach Cregger’s Weapons has become the breakout hit of the summer no one expected.

Not only did the American filmmaker’s sophomore horror film top the box office during its debut weekend and has raked in a reported $92 million internationally at the time of writing (on a budget of $38 million), it’s also become one of the most critically acclaimed films of 2025.

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