{"id":332468,"date":"2025-08-10T06:29:13","date_gmt":"2025-08-10T06:29:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/332468\/"},"modified":"2025-08-10T06:29:13","modified_gmt":"2025-08-10T06:29:13","slug":"scores-3rd-biggest-opening-day-for-original-horror-flick-post-covid","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/332468\/","title":{"rendered":"Scores 3rd Biggest Opening Day For Original Horror Flick Post-COVID"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"WeaponsWeapons North America Box Office Day 1 Update(Photo Credit \u2013YouTube)<\/p>\n

The horror film Weapons debuted at the #1 spot in the domestic box office chart, pushing The Fantastic Four: First Steps and other films down in the rankings. The movie has recorded one of the biggest opening day collections in the post-pandemic era. It also has an ensemble cast and has received impressive reviews from the critics. Read on for more.<\/p>\n

The horror flick features crucial roles for Josh Brolin, Julia Garner, Alden Ehrenreich, Austin Abrams, Cary Christopher, Benedict Wong, and Amy Madigan. It received 95% from the critics on the Rotten Tomatoes site, and they said, \u201cZach Cregger spins an expertly crafted yarn of terrifying mystery and thrilling intrigue in Weapons, a sophomore triumph that solidifies his status as a master of horror.\u201d<\/p>\n

Weapons\u2019 box office collection on day 1 in North America<\/strong><\/p>\n

Based on Box Office Mojo<\/a> data, Josh Brolin<\/a> starrer Weapons collected a solid $18.2 million<\/strong> on its release day this Friday. It also collected $5.7 million<\/strong> from Thursday previews. The film debuted at #1 in the domestic rankings and is one of the biggest opening days for original horror flicks in the post-COVID era.<\/p>\n

Scored the 3rd biggest Friday opening day for original horror flicks post-COVID<\/strong><\/p>\n

The latest release scored the third-biggest Friday opening day for original horror post-COVID. It is only under Sinners\u2019 $19.2 million<\/strong> and Nope\u2019s $19.5 million.<\/strong> It has also recorded the third-biggest pure Friday collection with a $12.5 million<\/strong> collection, once again under Nope\u2019s $12.8 million<\/strong> and Sinners\u2019\u00a0$14.5 million.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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  1. Nope \u2013 $19.5 million<\/strong><\/li>\n
  2. Sinners<\/a> \u2013 $19.2 million<\/strong><\/li>\n
  3. Weapons \u2013 $18.2 million<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Projected opening weekend<\/strong><\/p>\n

    According to media reports and industry trackers, Weapons aims for an impressive opening weekend at the North American box office. The film is expected to earn between $42 million<\/strong> and $47<\/strong> mil<\/strong>lion in its debut weekend domestically, holding on to its #1 spot during this weekend. It is also expected to collect $25-$30 million<\/strong> in its 5-day overseas opening and $67-$77 million<\/strong> in its global debut.<\/p>\n

    The film follows the mysterious case of seventeen children from the same classroom who mysteriously run away on the same night, having been apparently abducted by an unseen force. The movie was initially released internationally and collected $11.5 million<\/strong> overseas. Allied to the domestic cume, its worldwide collection hits $29.7 million.<\/strong> Weapons<\/a> was released on August 8.<\/p>\n

    Box Office Summary<\/strong><\/p>\n