“Weapons” Dominates Box Office for Third Straight Friday, Hits $100M Domestic Milestone
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So here’s the deal: “Weapons” is still ruling the box office — like, again. This past Friday marked the third consecutive time the horror-mystery flick has snagged the top spot since its debut. According to The Numbers, it pulled in $4.67 million just for the night, and Deadline projects a solid $15 million three-day weekend ahead. Not bad for a film with a $38 million production budget.
And get this — it’s not just about staying at No. 1. On Thursday, “Weapons” crossed a major milestone by hitting $100 million domestically, making it only the second original R-rated movie of 2025 to do so. That intel comes straight from The Hollywood Reporter, so you know it’s legit. Like, sure, we’ve all seen franchises rake in numbers like that, but for an original story? That’s rare these days.
Meanwhile, “Freakier Friday” is holding steady in second place, bringing in $2.8 million on Friday. The sequel to the 2003 cult classic reunites Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan as mother and daughter, and fans are clearly showing up. Deadline estimates a $9 million three-day haul, which feels pretty fitting given the nostalgia factor and the fact that people genuinely love seeing these two back together.
Moving up slightly to third was “The Fantastic Four: First Steps,” which scored $1.6 million in ticket sales. It’s been getting a lot of hype as the start of Marvel’s next big phase, so even if it’s not blowing up the charts, it’s still drawing in curious fans.
In fourth place came the new comedy-mystery “Honey Don’t!”, directed by Ethan Coen and starring Margaret Qualley, Aubrey Plaza, Chris Evans, and Charlie Day. The film brought in $1.44 million after opening Friday. The New York Times described it as “wry, weird, and sometimes cruel,” which honestly sounds exactly like the kind of indie-adjacent flick that could gain some serious cult status over time.
Rounding out the top five was “The Bad Guys 2,” which made $1.28 million on its fourth Friday in theaters. The animated sequel continues to hold its own, especially among family audiences who might be looking for something fun but not too intense.
All in all, it’s been a surprisingly strong run for original content, especially in a market flooded with sequels, reboots, and superhero stuff. “Weapons” isn’t just surviving — it’s thriving. And while it’s easy to dismiss horror as just cheap thrills, this one seems to have struck a chord with audiences beyond just jump scares and moody lighting.
Anyway, that’s the deal. Do with it what you will.
Sources: Celebrity Storm and The Numbers, Deadline, The Hollywood Reporter, The New York Times
