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Director Zach Cregger, known for "Barbarian," saw his new $38 million horror film "Weapons" exceed expectations at the North American box office last weekend, pulling in approximately $42.5 million. Coupled with an international haul of $27.5 million, the film's global opening weekend reached a staggering $70 million. This is a remarkable figure for a mid-to-low budget original horror feature, and with strong critical and audience reception, "Weapons" is poised for a healthy run.
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The runaway success of "Weapons" not only claimed the top spot at the North American box office but also marked a new milestone for Warner Bros. Pictures. The studio has become the first in cinematic history to release six consecutive films with North American opening weekends exceeding $40 million. This impressive streak includes "Minecraft," "Sinners," "Final Destination: Bloodlines," "F1," the new "Superman," and "Weapons."
In other new release news, "Freakier Friday" landed in second place, earning a steady $29 million in its North American debut, largely meeting expectations. The sequel added $15.5 million from international markets, bringing its global opening weekend total to approximately $44.5 million.