Zach Cregger’s horror film Weapons has reached a worldwide box office total of $180.6 million, recently crossing $100 million in North America alone. Released in 2025, the film’s strong performance and positive word-of-mouth indicate a promising year for horror cinema. Produced with a budget of around $38 million, Weapons has earned nearly five times its production cost and continues to attract audiences.
Comparing Weapons to Daniel Craig’s Cowboys & Aliens
As Weapons approaches the $200 million mark globally, it has now surpassed the lifetime gross of the 2011 sci-fi western Cowboys & Aliens, starring Daniel Craig alongside Harrison Ford. This film, directed by Jon Favreau, earned only $174.8 million worldwide, compared to Weapons’ $180.6 million. The breakdown of box office earnings shows:
- Weapons – North America: $105 million; International: $75.6 million; Worldwide: $180.6 million
- Cowboys & Aliens – North America: $100.2 million; International: $74.6 million; Worldwide: $174.8 million
With these numbers, Weapons exceeds Cowboys & Aliens by approximately $6 million globally, despite still screening in theaters. This highlights how a modestly budgeted horror project can outperform a high-profile, star-led action movie.
Weapons’ Standing Among 2025’s Top Grossers
Weapons has also out-earned multiple well-known horror films, placing it currently as the 16th highest-grossing movie of 2025. It trails titles such as Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba—The Movie: Infinity Castle ($201.3 million), Snow White ($205.7 million), and Final Destination: Bloodlines ($287.2 million). Continued audience interest could see Weapons surpass some of these competitors, although catching up to Final Destination’s latest installment remains uncertain.
Plot Overview: A Town Haunted by a Mysterious Disappearance
The film’s story unfolds in a quiet American town shaken by an unspeakable event. One night, all but one child in Justine Gandy’s class vanish without a trace, sparking panic among the residents. As fear spreads, Justine and the community search for answers, confronting the possibility of a sinister force, human threat, or something even more horrifying behind the mass disappearance.
Looking Ahead for Horror Cinema in 2025
Weapons’ success signals a strong performance for horror films this year, proving the genre’s potential to compete with bigger-budget productions featuring major stars. As the film’s box office run continues, it remains to be seen how much further its revenues will climb, especially in comparison to other top performers in 2025.
