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Zach Cregger, who made his solo directorial debut with the critically acclaimed horror hit Barbarian (2022), is now gearing up for the release of his next feature, Weapons. The eagerly awaited mystery horror film is slated for a theatrical release on August 8, 2025. The movie also features Julia Garner, who stars as Silver Surfer in the Marvel superhero movie The Fantastic Four: First Steps, currently playing in theaters.
Even before its release, Weapons had already earned a strong critics’ score on Rotten Tomatoes. But does it surpass Ryan Coogler’s widely praised Sinners, or even Zach Cregger’s own Barbarian? Let’s find out.
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Weapons vs. Sinners vs. Barbarian – Rotten Tomatoes Scores Compared
Weapons has debuted with a perfect 100% critics’ score on review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes, placing it ahead of both Ryan Coogler’s period horror blockbuster Sinners (97%) and Zach Cregger’s own Barbarian (92%). However, whether Weapons can hold on to its flawless rating remains to be seen, as more reviews continue to roll in over the coming weeks