Horror movies are taking over the box office this August, with Warner Bros.’s latest release, Weapons, leading the pack. The film, directed by Zach Cregger, opened to a staggering $42.5 million, beating its predecessor Barbarian’s record of $40 million.
The success of Weapons has brought horror fans back to theaters, with many original screenplays dominating the box office this month. Disney is struggling to find its footing in August, with only one film reaching over $30 million this weekend.
On the other hand, F1: The Movie continues to impress, grossing over $570 million globally and becoming Brad Pitt’s highest international haul of all time.
As the summer draws to a close, it remains to be seen whether Disney can bounce back from its struggles in August or if horror movies will continue their reign at the box office.
Source: https://editorial.rottentomatoes.com/article/weekend-box-office-weapons-racks-up-another-big-win-for-warner-bros