It was reported back in August that Zach Cregger’s box office hit Weapons was potentially getting a prequel movie from Warner Bros. and New Line, with the project reportedly centered on the Aunt Gladys character, played by Amy Madigan. But how true were those reports? And how does Zach Cregger feel about all this? He opens up in a new chat with Fangoria.
Zach Cregger confirms to Fangoria, “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 bullshit.”
He continues, “I was ready. I had it kind of in my pocket before the movie came out.”
While this may seem like an idea that’s completely out of left field and wildly unnecessary, it’s interesting to note that Cregger actually did cut some material from the Weapons script that would’ve delved a bit into the backstory of Aunt Gladys. It sounds like this Weapons prequel would expand upon the material that would’ve served as the film’s “Aunt Gladys” chapter.
But first up, the next film from Zach Cregger is a fresh take on the Resident Evil franchise, with Cregger directing the horror movie for theatrical release on September 18, 2026.
In the meantime, Weapons is now available on Digital at home.