This weekend at the box office, two new films made a significant impact as summer movie season wraps up. The horror thriller "Weapons," which revolves around a group of missing children, and the body swap comedy "Freakier Friday" claimed the top two spots in ticket sales. "Weapons" debuted impressively, raking in $42.5 million, while "Freakier Friday" premiered with a solid $29 million.
Last weekend’s leader, Disney and Marvel’s "Fantastic Four: The First Steps," fell to third place, earning $15.5 million in its third weekend. Despite a strong opening with $117.6 million, "Fantastic Four" has seen a dramatic decline, dropping over 67% in its second weekend and another 60% this past weekend. The superhero film has accumulated $230 million domestically but is projected to earn less than DC Films’ latest comic adaptation, "Superman."
"Weapons" marks a continuing success for Warner Bros., released under its New Line label. After a rocky start to 2025 with films like "Mickey 17" and "The Alto Knights," the studio has rebounded with hits like "Sinners," "A Minecraft Movie," and now "Weapons." Directed by Zach Cregger, known for the critically acclaimed "Barbarian," "Weapons" was produced for $38 million and features a star-studded cast, including Julia Garner, Josh Brolin, Alden Ehrenreich, Austin Abrams, Benedict Wong, and Amy Madigan. This success is likely to elevate Cregger’s status in Hollywood, as he has already been tapped to reboot "Resident Evil."
Disney’s "Freakier Friday," a sequel to the beloved 2003 film, sees the return of original stars Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan as a mother-daughter duo who hilariously swap lives. With a production budget of $42 million, this family-friendly film is off to a promising start. Both "Weapons" and "Freakier Friday" have received strong reviews and positive word-of-mouth, with CinemaScore ratings of “A-” and “A,” respectively, indicating strong potential for sustained box office performance in the weeks to come.
In fourth place, Universal and DreamWorks Animation’s "The Bad Guys 2" earned $10.4 million in its second weekend, a 53% drop from its premiere, bringing its domestic total to $43.4 million. The first installment of this animated series concluded its run with $97 million in North America. Meanwhile, "The Naked Gun," the last release from Paramount’s previous regime before its acquisition by Skydance, secured fifth place with $8.3 million in its second weekend, totaling $33 million in North America.
Among other new releases, Angel Studios launched the fantasy comedy "Sketch," which brought in $2.5 million, continuing their focus on faith-based content.
As the summer movie season draws to a close, the success of "Weapons" and "Freakier Friday" highlights the diverse offerings available to audiences, ensuring an exciting end to the season.
