‘Weapons’ starring Julia Garner, Josh Brolin and More: Release Date, Trailer, Plot and Everything to Know of the Upcoming Horror Drama

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Julia Garner is on fire- from thrilling fans in The Royal Hotel

, leaving a mark in Ozark

,

 and gearing up for Marvel’s Silver Surfer in Fantastic Four: First Steps

. And now, she is teaming up with Josh Brolin

, fresh off his roles in Dune 

and Outer Range

, for a secretive horror drama that has fans buzzing. Details are scarce, but one thing is clear- something big and spooky is on the way.

Could a major revelation be just months away? The cast is in place, the mystery is thick, and fans have started circling a certain date

. If the signs are right, this chilling new drama could drop before the year is out.

The Weapons release date is just around the bend

Looks like Weapons

just got a VIP pass to the summer horror party! Originally set for 2026, this chilling film is now set to hit theaters on August 8, 2025

, a shift that has fans buzzing.

With the new date locked in, Weapons

is now a key part of the 2025 horror movie lineup

. The wait is almost over, and it is clear that this adjustment has only added to the excitement, with all eyes on its summer debut!

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The release date has fans counting down the days, and after the thrilling trailer at CinemaCon, anticipation is at an all-time high. It is full of chilling moments, and it is clear, this horror-thriller is going to leave viewers wanting more!

Weapons teaser trailer unleashed at CinemaCon

At CinemaCon 2025, Zach Cregger dropped a Weapons

 teaser, and it was reportedly enough to make anyone’s skin crawl. Julia Garner stars as a teacher who arrives to find her entire class missing overnight.

What follows? Sleepwalking kids, spooky apparitions, and a creepy clown-like figure lurking in the woods. Viewers will not be able to look away!

Zach Cregger’s Weapons

is not a typical thriller. As the director himself teased as reported by Variety, this movie “unravels and reinvents itself as it goes”

with every twist and turn. If Warner Bros. can deliver what was seen in the trailer, horror fans are in for a crazy, out-of-control ride!

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After the spine-chilling trailer at CinemaCon, the plot thickens with missing kids, haunted teachers, and dark secrets. As the tension builds, expect a horror story plot that keeps viewers guessing at every turn.

What to expect from the plot of Weapons

Weapons

is shaping up to be a horror ride that will have viewers second-guessing every twist. Described as a “multistory horror epic”

, this movie is stacking up multiple plots like a horror buffet, and fans cannot wait to take a bite. With the plot hidden like a well-guarded secret

, one can bet Zach Cregger is cooking up something wild!

Is it about gun violence, or something so out there it will leave jaws dropping on the floor? Whatever it is, with Cregger at the wheel, fans know it is going to be a rollercoaster. The title alone screams hold on tight—so, expect a crazy, unpredictable ride!

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Weapons’ cast has all the right players for a pulse-racing thriller

Weapons

is upping its game with an all-star lineup that is sure to keep fans guessing. Josh Brolin takes over as the lead, bringing his signature intensity after Pedro Pascal had to bow out

due to a packed schedule. Joining him is Julia Garner

, fresh off her Emmy-winning turn in Ozark

, and the talented Alden Ehrenreich

, known for his role in Solo: A Star Wars Story

. It is a cast that guarantees thrills, mystery, and maybe even a few surprises!

That is not all—prepare for a serious roll call of stars featuring Benedict Wong, Austin Abrams, and Amy Madigan

. From The Walking Dead

to Field of Dreams

, these stars are playing their A-game in this spooky new venture. As revealed to Screen Rant

, even Zach Cregger’s wife, Sara Paxton, will sneak in a cameo

—talk about a Barbarian

reunion! The cast has fans on the edge of their seats, curious about what wild ride this film will take them on.

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Are you excited for this upcoming thriller? Drop your theories on the plot in the comments below!

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