‘Weapons’ Sets August Horror Box Office Record with $5.2M Monday, Hits $43.5M Opening

Zach Cregger’s Weapons has become summer’s breakout hit, earning $5.2M Monday the highest ever for an August horror release and a $43.5M opening weekend. The New Line thriller outpaced The Sixth Sense and Annabelle: Creation for the record, with projections suggesting another strong $21M haul this weekend.