Weapons (2026 film)

It stars an ensemble cast that includes Josh Brolin, Julia Garner, Alden Ehrenreich, Benedict Wong, Austin Abrams, Amy Madigan, and June Diane Raphael.

The film revolves around multi-related plots marked by the disappearance of school kids in the middle of the night, police corruption, generational trauma, witchcraft, blood rituals, and religious abuse in a small Florida community.

[1][2] New Line secured the rights within 24 hours after offering $38 million to cover the budget and talent, with Cregger receiving $10 million for his part as writer, director, and producer and final cut privilege (pending test screening reactions to the film) in addition to a guaranteed theatrical release.

[4][5] In February 2024, Pascal exited the project, due to his commitments to The Fantastic Four: First Steps (2025), with Josh Brolin entering talks to replace him.

[7][8] In May, Benedict Wong, Amy Madigan, Austin Abrams, Cary Christopher, and June Diane Raphael were announced to have joined the cast.