How Josh Brolin Was Hooked By The ‘Weapons’ Script

Josh Brolin as Archer in Weapons (2025), directed by Zach Cregger Warner Bros. Pictures
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Comedian-turned-filmmaker Zach Cregger is making a name for himself in the horror genre, often compared to Jordan Peele for his mix of sharp storytelling and unsettling suspense. In his latest film, Weapons, he teams with star Josh Brolin for a mystery-packed thriller already generating major buzz.

The new horror thriller, starring Josh Brolin, is already making waves with critics It holds a 94% positive rating on Rotten Tomatoes and a “universal acclaim” score on Metacritic, marking it as one of the most talked-about films of the year. Early audience reactions suggest it’s on track for a strong opening weekend at the box office.

Josh Brolin drawn to the mystery

With Weapons, Cregger has assembled a cast led by Josh Brolin, alongside Julia Garner, in a story filled with psychological tension, mystery, and unnerving twists.

While doing press for the movie, Brolin shared that the way Cregger structured the story kept him intrigued from the very first read.

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Cregger’s rise in the horror world

Cregger, best known as a member of the sketch comedy group The Whitest Kids U’ Know, surprised Hollywood in 2022 with Barbarian — a film that began as a low-budget genre project and grew into a word-of-mouth hit. His talent for blending real human fears with unpredictable storytelling has made him one of the most exciting voices in modern horror.

With Weapons, Cregger has assembled a cast led by Brolin, alongside Julia Garner, in a story filled with psychological tension, mystery, and unnerving twists.

Now playing in theaters

Weapons, featuring Josh Brolin in a pivotal role, is now playing in theaters nationwide

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