​Weapons is an upcoming horror film written and directed by Zach Cregger, known for his 2022 hit Barbarian. Scheduled for release on August 8, 2025, the film centers on a chilling mystery in the fictional town of Maybrook, where 17 children from a single classroom vanish simultaneously at 2:17 AM. The narrative unfolds through multiple interrelated storylines, drawing structural inspiration from Paul Thomas Anderson’s Magnolia. The ensemble cast includes Julia Garner as Justine Gandy, a teacher whose class disappears; Josh Brolin as Archer Graff, a grieving father; and Alden Ehrenreich as Paul, a conflicted local police officer.

Weapons is described as a “horror epic” that incorporates supernatural elements, including witchcraft. These aspects suggest the use of visual effects to enhance the film’s eerie atmosphere and to depict the mysterious phenomena surrounding the children’s disappearance.

The film’s production involved a significant investment, with New Line Cinema securing the rights for $38 million after a competitive bidding war. Positive responses from test audiences led Warner Bros. to move up the release date from January 2026 to August 2025, indicating high expectations for the film’s success.