Traditionally, buzzy films don't get released in August. The end of summer has long been a time on the calendar when studios opt to dump their most mediocre releases because movie-goers are often busy with vacations, getting ready for the upcoming school year, and other distractions. Zach Cregger's Weapons, however, has arrived as a tradition-breaker. While we still have a few weeks before spooky season properly starts, one of the buzziest horror features of the year arrived on the big screen this past Friday, and after just three days, it is a bona fide hit.
There was plenty of competition at the box office this weekend, as Weapons did battle with fellow new release Nisha Ganatra's Freakier Friday and holdover blockbusters including Matt Shakman's The Fantastic Four: First Steps, but audiences were hungry to get scared this weekend, and it led to big ticket sales numbers. You can check out the full Top 10 in the chart below and join me after for analysis.
