"Weapons" movie starring Josh Brolin gets early release

Josh Brolin's new movie, Weapons, will hit theaters earlier than planned. Warner Bros. has changed the film's release date. Directed by Zach Cregger, the movie is a horror mystery. Cregger gained attention for his 2022 film, Barbarian. Originally set to release on January 11, 2026, Weapons will now open on August 8, 2025. The cast features well-known actors like Julia Garner, Austin Abrams, Benedict Wong, and Alden Ehrenreich. Brolin has a rich history in genre films. He is famous for roles in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, including Thanos and Cable in Deadpool 2. Brolin praised the script of Weapons in a recent interview. He described it as a "really good script" and noted the strong cast involved. Julia Garner also shared excitement about the film. She mentioned it has similarities to Barbarian but is not a typical horror movie. Garner expressed anticipation for audience reactions. In addition, Cregger is reportedly working on a reboot of the Resident Evil franchise.