One of This Year's Biggest Horror Hits Is Getting a Surprise Prequel: "It's Not Bullsh*t" Actorsvaultpro

Zach Cregger‘s astonishing hit horror movie Weapons has been one of the most discussed films of this year. It was one of 2025’s notable horror releases, and also one of the most successful. Naturally, fans of the film reacted by pleading for a sequel, a common reaction in today’s franchise-ridden movie landscape. Nothing has been confirmed so far, but now the director has revealed that we could see more of Weapons in the future. Cregger says that there have been talks with Warner Bros. about a possible prequel based on an idea he had before the film was even released.

To celebrate the streaming release of Weapons, Cregger sat down to talk to Fangoria magazine. Starring Julia Garner and Josh Brolin, the $38 million production resulted in a $264 million blockbuster that cemented Cregger as one of today’s most important horror auteurs.”It doesn’t feel real,” he comments about the success of the film. “I don’t know how else to describe it. I kind of can’t let myself bask too much, because then, somehow I feel like the universe is just going to take it away. But I couldn’t be more happy with how Weapons has turned out. I’m so proud of it.”

The ingenious marketing helped when convincing audiences to get to the theater. But Weapons is also a solid horror feature with great characters and one of the best horror villains in recent years. Aunt Gladys may have been defeated in the end, but she could well be the basis for a prequel that Cregger has in mind. It is a project that he admits he has had conversations about:

“It is real, and I’ve been talking to Warner Bros. about it. There’s a story, and I’m pretty excited about it. It’s not bullsh*t. I had it kind of in my pocket before the movie came out.”

But First, Cregger Will Venture Into the Land of Video Game Adaptations

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Before the development of any sequel or prequel to Weapons, the director will venture into the world of video game adaptations. Cregger is set to reboot the Resident Evil film series, and said the following about the movie:

“I’m not using any of the characters from the games. I’m telling my story that exists in the world of Resident Evil 2. You could play 2 and never know that the events of my story are happening right over there, but they are. I’m following the rules, but I’m not claiming any key, canon characters because we have those in the games.”

With his previous movies, Cregger has proven that he’s not one to follow rules. However, he’s now adapting a previous IP, and regardless of his intention to stay away from the conventions of the story, the reality is that he’s adapting a property that has millions of followers. When asked about making the jump, and potentially having to change his storytelling style because of rules, Cregger says the following:

“That’s something that I really shouldn’t think about too hard. I feel like that line of thinking is not healthy for a creative person. All I should be doing is just putting my nose down and telling stories that I am excited to tell, and I hope that people stay excited to see them. If I start thinking about my place in the larger ecosystem of entertainment, I’m doomed.”