Weapons is the title of the mysterious next film by Zach Cregger, who made an impressive debut in the horror genre with one of the best horror movies of 2022, Barbarian . The critical and financial success of that unique thriller got me immediately interested in seeing what the former sketch comedy performer might be working on for his follow-up. At the moment, I have absolutely no idea what to expect from Weapons , but secrecy seems to be an essential element of Cregger’s style and I could not admire the filmmaker more for that.

For now, let’s take a deeper look at what we do know about this upcoming horror movie so far in the following guide. What Is The Weapons Release Date? Currently, Weapons is set to come out on January 16, 2026 . I imagine there are many other Barbarian fans like me who wish that the film would appear on the upcoming 2024 movie schedule , or had even managed to secure a spot among the upcoming 2025 movies on the horizon.

However, it seems like it might be worth the wait based just on the talent confirmed to be involved. The Weapons Cast While it boasted a relatively modest size, the Barbarian cast also boasted some big names, such as Georgina Campbell, Bill Skarsgård, Justin Long , and Richard Brake. The star-studded Weapons cast is much larger this time, but none of the actors’ roles have been disclosed yet.

Josh Brolin The lead role in the Weapons cast was originally set to be played by Pedro Pascal before his busy schedule — including the .