New Releases at the Box Office: Weapons vs. Freakier Friday

New Releases at the Box Office: Weapons vs. Freakier Friday

Zach Cregger, known for his previous horror film Barbarian, is back with a new mysterious and creepy film called Weapons. The trailers for Weapons have intrigued audiences, and our Editor-in-Chief, Chris Bumbray, advises viewers to avoid spoilers for the best experience. The film has already made over $5 million in early Thursday previews, similar to the success of Final Destination: Bloodlines. With a high Rotten Tomatoes score of 98% and positive audience reception, Weapons is poised to attract more viewers as the spooky season approaches.

In comparison, Disney's Freakier Friday, the sequel to the Freaky Friday remake, has also hit theaters this week. Starring Lindsay Lohan and Jamie Lee Curtis, the comedy has garnered early figures similar to Mufasa: The Lion King. While the audience score on Rotten Tomatoes is higher at 94%, critics have given it a 73% rating. Our reviewer, Tyler Nichols, found the film lacking in originality but enjoyable for fans of the first movie.

Overall, both Weapons and Freakier Friday are making waves at the box office, offering audiences thrilling and comedic experiences, respectively. As the weekend progresses, these films are expected to draw in more viewers and continue to entertain moviegoers.