Will There Be a Weapons Part 2? Here’s What We Know So Far

Horror fans are buzzing: will Zach Cregger’s breakout hit Weapons get a sequel—or something even more intriguing?

After its explosive debut in 2025, Weapons quickly became one of the year’s most talked-about horror films, earning praise for its unconventional structure, eerie atmosphere, and layered storytelling. With over $100 million at the global box office in just two weeks, the film’s success has naturally sparked speculation about a follow-up. But rather than a traditional sequel, early reports suggest Weapons Part 2 may take the form of a prequel centered on Aunt Gladys, the film’s most enigmatic and meme-worthy character.

🧩 Why Aunt Gladys? In Weapons, each character receives a title-card chapter revealing their perspective—except Gladys. Her absence from this narrative structure left fans intrigued, and director Zach Cregger later confirmed that he had originally written a longer segment exploring her backstory. However, he chose to cut it, believing that leaving her shrouded in mystery made her more terrifying. Now, that very decision may be fueling the next installment.

📽️ According to The Tab and Variety, Warner Bros. is reportedly in early talks with Cregger to develop a prequel that dives into Gladys’s origins. While no production timeline has been confirmed, the idea is gaining traction—especially as fans continue to dissect the film’s unresolved threads, including the mysterious girl who appears at both the beginning and end of the story.

🎥 Cregger himself has expressed interest in expanding the Weapons universe, stating, “I have another idea for something in this world that I’m kind of excited about”. However, he’s currently focused on directing a reboot of the Resident Evil franchise, which means Weapons 2—or rather, Weapons: Gladys—may not materialize immediately.

💡 What does this mean for horror fans? If the prequel moves forward, it could offer a deeper dive into the lore that made Weapons so compelling, while preserving the anthology-style storytelling that set it apart. With Warner Bros. reportedly eager to capitalize on the film’s success, the odds of a return to this chilling universe are looking increasingly promising.