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Weapons, Zach Cregger’s follow-up to the 2022 cult horror sensation Barbarian, stands as one of the year’s landmark horror achievements. This isn’t surprising, as the script alone had Hollywood buzzing, triggering a multi-million-dollar bidding frenzy.
Cregger not only penned the script but also took charge as director, producer, and co-composer of the music. The film features Josh Brolin, Julia Garner, Alden Ehrenreich, Austin Abrams, Cary Christopher, alongside Benedict Wong and Amy Madigan in this exhilarating summer horror hit.
If you missed it in theaters or are eager to view it again, Weapons is now ready for home viewing. Here’s what you need to know to tune in — including where to stream it and when it becomes available.
What is Weapons about?
Weapons narrates the tale of a community plunged into chaos after nearly every child from a single class vanishes simultaneously one night. The narrative shifts among various non-linear perspectives, including the teacher of the missing children, Justine (Julia Garner), and Archer (Josh Brolin), the father of one of the vanished kids.
Who or what is responsible for their unsettling disappearance into the void? It’s likely best that you approach the film without any additional knowledge. As Mashable’s film reviewer Belen Edwards notes, “The optimal way to brace for its thrills is to actively not prepare.”
Catch a glimpse of the enigma in the eerie trailer:
Is Weapons worth a watch?
Positive test screenings encouraged Warner Bros. to move the release date for Weapons from January 2026 to August 2025, which proved to be a wise decision. Emerging as one of the year’s most remarkable horror narratives, the film with a budget of $38 million has achieved $251M in global earnings thus far. However, box office numbers only convey part of the narrative. Reviews complete the picture.
With a 94 percent critic score and an 85 percent audience rating on Rotten Tomatoes, it’s clear that Weapons deserves your attention. Even Stephen King endorsed it, deeming it “confidently told and genuinely terrifying.”
Mashable’s own reviewer expresses, “The last thing I want to do is oversell a film, but just trust me when I say: You are unprepared for Weapons.”
Explore Mashable’s comprehensive review of Weapons.
How to view Weapons at home
Weapons premiered in theaters on August 8, 2025. If you missed its intriguing reveal on the big screen or are keen to see it again, there are several avenues for home viewing as of September 9: buying via digital video-on-demand and renting via digital video-on-demand. Soon, streaming will also be an option. Below are the specific details.
Buy or rent digitally
As of September 9, Weapons is available for purchase or rental on digital video-on-demand services. You can add the film to your digital collection or rent it for 30 days. If you choose to rent, keep in mind that although you’ll have 30 days to initiate viewing, you’ll only have 48 hours to complete it once you start.
You can buy and rent the film at these retailers:
Prime Video — buy for $24.99, rent for $19.99
Apple TV — buy for $24.99, rent for $19.99
Fandango at Home (Vudu) — buy for $24.99, rent for $19.99
Stream it on HBO Max (at a later date)
As a Warner Bros. Pictures film, we know that Weapons will eventually stream on HBO Max, the streaming platform owned by Warner Bros. Discovery. While a specific streaming date hasn’t been disclosed yet, you likely won’t have to wait long.