, May 5 -- Featuring the original horror idea, ' Weapons ' is already stirring major conversations across the film industry. Scheduled for release on August 8, 2025 , this upcoming title promises a rich blend of mystery and horror. A fierce bidding war unfolded among multiple major studios, eventually driving the deal to USD 38 million. Let's explore how this intense bidding battle played out and how the recent two-hour footage sent the trailer response soaring.

Weapons: Making, Plot, and Cast

Penned, directed, and produced by Zach Cregger, this mystery horror marks his second feature film. The production team also includes Roy Lee, Miri Yoon, J. D. Lifshitz, and Raphael Margules.

Julia Garner, Josh Brolin, Benedict Wong, Alden Ehrenre...