‘Weapons’ Prequel Scores a Major Update From Zach Cregger [Exclusive]
Zach Cregger has said he is developing a prequel to his horror film Weapons centred on the character Gladys, played by Amy Madigan. However, the project remains at the script stage and will not be his next film, meaning audiences are likely to wait several years for it.
Cregger gave the update during a San Diego Comic-Con panel, saying he was pleased with the script’s direction. He will first make a Resident Evil film and then the science-fiction thriller The Flood, which is scheduled for release on 11 August 2028. Weapons reportedly earned $270 million worldwide from a $38 million budget, while Madigan’s performance as Gladys received major awards recognition.
In short
- Cregger is writing a Gladys-focused Weapons prequel.
- It will follow Resident Evil and The Flood.
- The project is still in development.
Explained simply
Weapons is a horror film that achieved major commercial success, earning $270 million worldwide from a $38 million budget. The film is particularly noted for Amy Madigan's acclaimed performance as the character Gladys. A prequel film is now in development, focused on Gladys's backstory.
Zach Cregger directed Weapons and is developing the prequel script. However, the prequel will not be his next directorial project. Instead, Cregger will first direct a Resident Evil film and a science-fiction thriller called The Flood, due for release in August 2028.
The prequel will likely remain years away from production and release given its position in Cregger's schedule. This means audiences interested in the Weapons universe will need to wait some time before seeing the prequel.