Indian streaming audiences can now access “Weapons,” the Zach Cregger-directed horror phenomenon that became one of 2025’s biggest box office success stories. With powerhouse performances from Julia Garner and Josh Brolin leading an exceptional ensemble cast, the film has arrived on JioHotstar after a theatrical run that saw it gross over $269 million worldwide and earn recognition as one of the year’s most accomplished genre entries.
JioHotstar’s release of “Weapons” represents a significant addition to their content library and a win for Indian horror fans. The streaming platform announced the film’s availability through Instagram, sharing atmospheric footage that captures the movie’s unsettling tone. Their caption—”Everyone’s looking for answers while evil lurks in the town of Maybrook”—hints at the mystery and dread that permeate every frame of Cregger’s meticulously crafted thriller.
The film’s premise immediately establishes its credentials as a unique entry in the horror canon. Seventeen children in Maybrook vanish simultaneously during the night, leaving their beds to run into the darkness without explanation. This mass disappearance becomes the catalyst for a community’s descent into paranoia and suspicion. Director Cregger uses this setup to examine not just supernatural horror but the very human terror of living in a world where safety is an illusion and tragedy can strike without warning or reason.
Julia Garner’s performance as the school teacher caught in the crosshairs of community blame represents a masterclass in conveying vulnerability and resilience. As her character faces mounting accusations despite her innocence, Garner creates a portrait of someone struggling to maintain their sanity and dignity in impossible circumstances. The supporting ensemble—Josh Brolin, Austin Abrams, Cary Christopher, Benedict Wong, and Amy Madigan—matches her intensity, creating believable characters responding to extraordinary circumstances in ways that feel grounded and authentic.
The financial journey of “Weapons” is as compelling as its on-screen story. When the script entered the market in January 2023, it triggered a high-stakes bidding war between industry heavyweights. New Line Cinema emerged victorious with a $38 million offer that exceeded Universal’s bid by $7 million, preventing acclaimed director Jordan Peele from adding the project to his production portfolio. That substantial investment paid remarkable dividends when “Weapons” earned $269 million globally, securing its position as 2025’s second-highest-grossing horror film behind only Ryan Coogler’s “Sinners,” which collected $366.7 million worldwide. The film’s success has established both Cregger and the film itself as important markers in contemporary horror cinema.