Will ‘Weapons’ Ever Stream on Disney Plus or Hulu?

If you’re hoping to catch Zach Cregger’s horror-thriller Weapons (2025) on Disney Plus or Hulu, the outlook is dim. This Warner Bros. production, a chilling tale of interconnected disappearances in a small town, won’t hit Disney Plus, and Hulu is a long shot at best.

We’ll explore the film’s gripping story, its box office dominance over Disney’s releases, budget versus earnings, and why Max is its probable streaming destination—highlighting the corporate barriers keeping it away from Disney’s ecosystem.

Here’s the TL;DR…

• Release Status: Weapons (2025) won’t stream on Disney Plus; Hulu unlikely soon but possible later via licensing.

• Production Start: Directed by Zach Cregger post-Barbarian, developed by New Line Cinema/Warner Bros. starting 2023.

• Box Office Hit: Opened August 8, 2025, to $43.5M domestic/$71.8M global, topping Freakier Friday ($29M) and outpacing Fantastic Four‘s holdover.

• Budget vs. Earnings: $38M budget; already profitable with $71.8M opening, eyeing $90-100M break-even.

• Streaming Home: Likely Max in October-December 2025; no direct Disney ties.

Short Answer: Never on Disney Plus, Unlikely Soon on Hulu

Weapons skips Disney Plus entirely due to Warner Bros. ownership. Hulu might get it later through deals, but not imminently.

Why It’s Not Disney Plus

As a New Line Cinema/Warner Bros. film, Weapons streams on Max first—Warner’s platform. Disney Plus focuses on its own IP like Marvel and Pixar, with no incentive to license rivals’ fresh hits. Corporate rivalry seals this off.

About the Movie

Weapons weaves a multi-chapter horror story around high schoolers vanishing in a cursed town, blending Magnolia-style narratives with supernatural dread.

Josh Brolin, Julia Garner, and Alden Ehrenreich lead a stellar cast in Cregger’s follow-up to Barbarian. It’s raw, twisty terror that critics call a genre standout.

Production Journey

Cregger pitched this after Barbarian‘s 2022 success, with Warner Bros. greenlighting in 2023. Filming wrapped in 2024, emphasizing practical effects and ensemble dynamics.

The budget stayed modest at $38M, focusing on story over spectacle.

Explosive Success

Debuting August 8, 2025, Weapons slashed to $43.5M domestic, besting Disney’s Freakier Friday ($29M) for the top spot. It also overshadowed Marvel’s Fantastic Four (July release, now in holdover with softer legs), pulling $71.8M global.

Critics praise its originality (86% Rotten Tomatoes estimated), while audiences rave (92%).

Budget and Box Office Comparison

With a $38M budget, Weapons recovered costs opening weekend alone—$71.8M global means nearly 89% over budget already.

Break-even hovers at $90-100M including marketing; it’s on track for profit, unlike pricier Disney flops. Freakier Friday and Fantastic Four (also starring Julia Garner) trailed, highlighting original horror’s edge.

Streaming Details

Digital VOD likely September 2025; streaming on Max expected October-December, following Warner’s 45-80 day window.

Physical releases should follow soon after.

Likelihood on Hulu

Directly? Low for 2025—Warner prioritizes Max. But past WB films (The Batman, Joker) have licensed to Hulu post-window.

Hulu’s Disney integration (app phases out 2026) and Disney+/Hulu/Max bundle ($16.99/month) offer indirect access via Max. Weapons could appear on Hulu eventually, like DC titles, but not before Max exclusivity ends.

Sources:

• Box Office: ‘Weapons’ Monday Record – Deadline — https://deadline.com/2025/08/box-office-weapons-monday-record-1236484895/

• Weekend Box Office: ‘Weapons’ Racks Up Another Big Win for Warner Bros. – Rotten Tomatoes Editorial — https://editorial.rottentomatoes.com/article/weekend-box-office-weapons-racks-up-another-big-win-for-warner-bros/

• ‘Weapons’ Beats Disney’s ‘Freakier Friday’ at Box Office – The Hollywood Reporter — https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/weapons-box-office-freakier-friday-opening-1236341131/

• Weapons Surpasses $70M Worldwide Opening – SuperHeroHype — https://www.superherohype.com/guides/619006-weapons-box-office-numbers-so-far-opening-weekend-domestic-international-global

• How to Watch ‘Weapons’ on Streaming – Harper’s Bazaar — https://www.harpersbazaar.com/culture/film-tv/a65653956/how-to-watch-weapons-streaming/

• ‘Weapons’ Budget and Break-Even Point – SuperHeroHype — https://www.superherohype.com/guides/619049-what-weapons-budget-2025-movie-film-break-even-point

• ‘Weapons’ Box Office Shows Original Horror’s Strength – IndieWire — https://www.indiewire.com/news/box-office/weapons-box-office-original-horror-warner-bros-1235144423/

Compiled and edited by Ivy Adams for Pirates & Princesses.