Weapons has quickly surged on streaming after being released digitally. The latest horror movie from Zach Cregger, director of Barbarian, premiered back in August and centers on an unnerving case of seventeen missing children. Weapons also features an impressive cast including Julia Garner, Josh Brolin, Benedict Wong, Alden Ehrenreich, Austin Abrams, and Amy Madigan.

Since being released, the film has become a major commercial hit and generated over $256 million globally. Weapons has also received praise from audiences, boasting a 94% on Rotten Tomatoes, and accumulated buzz across social media.

The success of Weapons has now carried over to streaming, as the movie skyrocketed on iTunes after being made available for VOD on September 9. According to iTopChart, Weapons is the number one rental in the U.S. and ranks ahead of F1: The Movie and DC Studios’ Superman.

What This Means For Weapons

The VOD performance signals that Weapons is a mᴀssive success for Cregger and Warner Bros. Having maintained a strong box office, highlighted by a $43 million domestic debut, Weapons has far surpᴀssed Barbarian in profits and has become one of the biggest horror movies of 2025, which augurs well for Cregger and any future projects.

The premise of young children disappearing from their homes and running, arms outstretched, compelled moviegoers. Prior to its release, that overarching mystery of Weapons drove a lot of speculation and theorizing, and for audiences who managed to avoid spoilers, now may finally be the time to experience the bizarre happenings in Maybrook.

Aside from an intriguing concept, Weapons also features plenty of scares and a memorable villain in Gladys, which has excited genre fans. The character, revealed to be using witchcraft, became an instant standout and interest in a potential prequel movie exploring her backstory has been brewing, particularly because Madigan portrays her so horrifyingly.

Our Take On The Streaming Success Of Weapons

The immediate VOD success of Weapons is unsurprising, considering how well it has done commercially and how much hype has surrounded it. Along with a high Rotten Tomatoes score, the film also holds an impressive 85% audience-based Popcornmeter, suggesting that repeat viewing may occur at home.

As some audiences elect to avoid theaters, the mysterious marketing and storyline of Weapons, as well as the positive reception towards it, could influence many viewers to check it out for the first time. Because the spooky season is fast approaching, it will likely maintain a strong hold on the iTunes digital streaming charts for a while.