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‘Barbarian’ Director Zach Cregger’s New Horror Movie ‘Weapons’ Releasing January 2026

May 14, 2024 John Squires Movies, weapons, Zach Cregger

The new horror movie from New Line Cinema and director Zach Cregger (Barbarian), the upcoming Weapons has received a theatrical release date from Warner Bros. tonight. New Line Cinema will release Weapons in theaters January 16, 2026. Benedict Wong (3 Body Problem), Amy Madigan (Antlers), Austin Abrams (Euphoria), and Cary Christopher (Days of Our Lives) all recently joined the film’s cast. They join previously announced […]

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Benedict Wong and More Join Zach Cregger’s Horror Movie ‘Weapons’

May 2, 2024 John Squires Benedict Wong, Movies, weapons, Zach Cregger

The new horror movie from New Line Cinema and director Zach Cregger (Barbarian), the upcoming Weapons has been adding to its cast all week, and today brings another update. Deadline reports that Benedict Wong (3 Body Problem), Amy Madigan (Antlers), Austin Abrams (Euphoria), and Cary Christopher (Days of Our Lives) have all signed on. They join previously announced stars Josh Brolin (Dune 2), Julia Garner (The Royal […]

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Alden Ehrenreich Joins Horror Movie ‘Weapons’ from the Director of ‘Barbarian’

April 29, 2024 John Squires Alden Ehrenreich, Movies, weapons, Zach Cregger

The new horror movie from New Line Cinema and director Zach Cregger (Barbarian), the upcoming Weapons is assembling an impressive cast, with Josh Brolin (Dune 2) and Julia Garner (The Royal Hotel) recently signing on. Deadline reports today that Alden Ehrenreich (Cocaine Bear) is the latest actor to join the cast of Cregger’s new movie. The upcoming Weapons is from […]

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Julia Garner Joins Horror Movie ‘Weapons’ from the Director of ‘Barbarian’

April 24, 2024 John Squires Julia Garner, Movies, weapons, Zach Cregger

In addition to Leigh Whannell’s upcoming Universal Monsters movie Wolf Man, Julia Garner (The Royal Hotel) has also joined the cast of Weapons, THR has announced tonight. Weapons is the new horror movie from New Line Cinema and director Zach Cregger (Barbarian), with Julia Garner joining the previously announced Josh Brolin (Dune 2). The upcoming Weapons is from writer/director Zach Cregger, […]

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‘Weapons’ – Josh Brolin in Talks to Replace Pedro Pascal in ‘Barbarian’ Director’s New Movie

February 21, 2024 John Squires Josh Brolin, Movies, Pedro Pascal, weapons, Zach Cregger

Up next from writer/director Zach Cregger (Barbarian) is New Line Cinema’s Weapons, and Pedro Pascal (“The Last of Us”) had originally been attached to star. But Pascal’s busy schedule, which includes “The Last of Us” Season 2 and Marvel’s Fantastic Four, forced him to drop out of the project. THR reports today that Josh Brolin (Dune 2) is […]

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‘Weapons’ – Pedro Pascal Has Reportedly Exited New Horror Movie from ‘Barbarian’ Director

January 11, 2024 John Squires Movies, Pedro Pascal, weapons, Zach Cregger

Up next from writer/director Zach Cregger (Barbarian) is New Line Cinema’s Weapons, and Pedro Pascal (“The Last of Us”) had been attached to star. Until this week, that is. Jeff Sneider reports in his newsletter The Insneider that Pedro Pascal has exited Cregger’s Weapons, reportedly “forced to drop out” of the project “due to his busy schedule.” […]

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‘Barbarian’ Getting Video Game Adaptation from New Regency Pictures and Diversion3 [Exclusive]

October 27, 2023 Mike Wilson Barbarian, Bill Skarsgard, Diversion3 Entertainment, Georgina Campbell, Justin Long, New Regency Pictures, PC, Playstation, Video Games, xbox, Zach Cregger

Zach Cregger‘s hit Barbarian is the latest horror movie to get a video game adaptation for PC and consoles, courtesy of New Regency Pictures and Diversion3 Entertainment. Bloody Disgusting has the exclusive scoop on the upcoming video game this afternoon. Diversion3 Entertainment will lead the creative team adapting Barbarian in video game form. Having Diversion3 […]

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‘Companion’ – Jack Quaid Starring in Mysterious Sci-fi Horror Movie from ‘Barbarian’ Team

May 25, 2023 John Squires companion, Jack Quaid, Movies, Zach Cregger

Announced back in February, Barbarian director Zach Cregger is producing Companion for New Line Cinema, and THR reports that Jack Quaid (Scream) will star. Described as a sci-fi/horror movie, Companion will mark the directorial debut of Drew Hancock, who also wrote the script. At this time, plot details are under wraps. THR reports, “Companion was won by New […]

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‘Weapons’ – Renate Reinsve Joins Pedro Pascal in New Horror Movie from ‘Barbarian’ Director

May 23, 2023 John Squires Movies, Pedro Pascal, Renate Reinsve, weapons, Zach Cregger

Up next from writer/director Zach Cregger (Barbarian) is New Line Cinema’s Weapons, and THR reports that Renate Reinsve (The Worst Person in the World) will star. Renate Reinsve joins the previously announced Pedro Pascal (“The Last of Us”). Moving full speed ahead toward a theatrical release, production is anticipated to commence later this year. The upcoming Weapons is from […]

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‘Weapons’ – Pedro Pascal Starring in Next Horror Movie from ‘Barbarian’ Director Zach Cregger

May 9, 2023 John Squires Movies, Pedro Pascal, weapons, Zach Cregger

New Line Cinema has acquired the original screenplay Weapons from writer/director Zach Cregger (Barbarian), and THR reports that Pedro Pascal (“The Last of Us”) will star. Moving full speed ahead toward a theatrical release, production is anticipated to commence later this year. The upcoming Weapons is from writer/director Zach Cregger, who will also produce alongside his Barbarian producing team: Roy Lee of […]

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‘The Occupant’ – New Line and Zach Cregger Acquire Hot Horror Story After Bidding War

February 17, 2023 John Squires Movies, The Occupant, Zach Cregger

We had learned last week that a handful of major players were trying to scoop up a short horror story titled The Occupant, and THR provides an update on that bidding war this week. Running just 39 pages long, the story was written by Victor Sweetser, and THR reports that New Line has prevailed as the […]

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‘Companion’ – Zach Cregger Producing Mysterious Horror Movie for New Line

February 1, 2023 John Squires companion, Movies, New Line Cinema, Zach Cregger

New Line Cinema is in the Zach Cregger Business in the wake of last year’s box office hit Barbarian, recently acquiring his next movie titled Weapons. Additionally, Deadline reports today that Cregger will be producing a horror movie titled Companion for New Line. Deadline details, “Cregger’s latest project is Companion, a horror-thriller marking the directorial […]

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‘Weapons’ – ‘Barbarian’ Director Zach Cregger Sets Up Next Horror Movie With New Line Cinema!

January 25, 2023 John Squires featured, Movies, topnews, weapons, Zach Cregger

New Line Cinema has acquired the original screenplay Weapons from the filmmaking team behind the award-winning horror hit Barbarian, BD has learned this afternoon. Moving full speed ahead toward a theatrical release, production is anticipated to commence later this year. The upcoming Weapons is from writer/director Zach Cregger, who will also produce alongside his Barbarian […]

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‘Barbarian’ Director Shares the Two-Minute Mood Reel He Put Together to Help Sell the Movie [Video]

September 12, 2022 John Squires Barbarian, Movies, Zach Cregger

20th Century Studios has an original horror hit on their hands with Barbarian, which opened to $10 million here in the United States this past weekend. Positive word of mouth is largely responsible for the film’s opening weekend success, with Bloody Disgusting’s Meagan Navarro raving in her review that Barbarian is one of 2022’s biggest […]

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‘Barbarian’ – Original Horror Scores Box Office Win With $10M Opening!

September 12, 2022 Brad Miska Barbarian, Box Officie, Movies, Zach Cregger

Horror fans can scream “original horror” all they want but the truth is that risks are only taken when there’s proof of success. Studios and distributors are reactionary and when horror fans vote with their dollars it tells them to take more risks. 2022 has been an excellent year for both the genre and risks. […]

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