Warner Bros. has dated The Flood, a new sci-fi thriller from Amblin and director Zach Cregger, for Aug. 11, 2028. Cregger will write and direct the pic based on an original idea by the Weapons director. The studio also dated the Weapons spinoff Gladys for September 8, 2028. Cregger is not directing that pic but will produce with Roy Lee as well as co-write the pic with Zach Shields.
“Zach is the rarest of filmmakers, fluent in every genre he touches, and we’re excited to continue our partnership,” said New Line Cinema President Richard Brener.
Weapons topped the domestic box office for three weeks and earned $269M worldwide, ranking among 2025’s highest-grossing horror films.
“Zach is the kind of filmmaker we prize — one committed to creating unforgettable theatrical experiences,” said Warner Bros. Picture Group Co-Heads Mike De Luca and Pam Abdy. “We value the collaborative spirit he brings to every stage of the process and look forward to continuing our work together.
Cregger debuted as a writer-director with 2022’s Barbarian, produced for $4M and grossing $45M worldwide to strong critical and audience acclaim. He previously collaborated with New Line Cinema onCompanion, which he produced. His next feature, Resident Evil, based on the hit video game franchise, releases in September.
“I’m incredibly excited to continue my partnership with Mike, Pam, Richard, and the teams at Warner Bros. and New Line,” Cregger added. “They are true champions of bold creativity, united by a shared ambition to deliver unforgettable theatrical experiences for audiences. That’s the dream for any filmmaker.”
The studio also dated the Oceans prequel starring Margot Robbie and Bradley Cooper for June 25, 2027. Cooper is on board to direct the pic.
Final Destination 7 will bow on May 12, 2028 and The Revenge of La Llorona will be released on April 9, 2027. The studio also announced the release date for Baz Luhrman’s untitled Joan of Arc film for Nov. 22, 2028.
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