Warner Bros.’ and New Line’s horror thriller “Weapons” generated $43.5 million in North American ticket sales over the weekend ending Aug. 10, according to Monday actuals, topping earlier estimates of $42.5 million. The picture, directed by Zach Cregger and made for roughly $38 million, amassed $71.8 million worldwide after a $28 million international haul. Premium formats were a key driver: IMAX screens contributed $8.1 million, or about 15 percent of the domestic total. The stronger-than-forecast opening, buoyed by an A- CinemaScore—rare territory for the horror genre—marks Warner Bros.’ seventh No. 1 debut of 2025 and its sixth consecutive release to clear the $40 million domestic threshold, extending a run that began in April with “A Minecraft Movie.” Disney’s comedy sequel “Freakier Friday” launched in second place with $29 million, while “The Fantastic Four: First Steps” slipped to third at $15.5 million. The robust showing for “Weapons” underscores continued audience appetite for original horror titles even as superheroes and family fare dominate the broader market.