What happened? Weapons director Zach Cregger revealed that a prequel about Amy Madigan’s Aunt Gladys is in development.
- In August, The Hollywood Reporter disclosed that Warner Bros. and New Line were speaking with Cregger about a prequel centered around Aunt Gladys, the villainous aunt who comes to town and wreaks havoc.
- Cregger confirmed the report as true with Fangoria.
- “It is real, and I’ve been talking to Warner Bros. about it,” Cregger said about the Aunt Gladys prequel. “There’s a story, and I’m pretty excited about it. It’s not bull—-.”
Why is it important? Due to the character’s mysterious nature, Gladys is the ideal character to explore in a prequel.
- While writing Weapons, Cregger reportedly included a chapter on Gladys and her backstory. Due to time constraints, Cregger cut Gladys’ chapter from the movie.
- “I was ready,” Cregger explained to Fangoria about the Gladys prequel. “I had it kind of in my pocket before the movie came out.”
- Exploring Gladys’ origins in witchcraft and how she learned the deadly spells is a fascinating idea for a movie.
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Why should I care? Weapons is one of the breakout hits of the year, with Madigan’s Gladys being one of the standout performances.
- Weapons is one of the breakout hits of the year. Released on August 8, Weapons has grossed $264 million at the worldwide box office.
- Weapons has received positive reviews, including a 4.5-star review from Digital Trends. “Zach Cregger’s Weapons is a heat-seeking missile armed with rich storytelling and mind-blowing terror,” said Digital Trends writer Anthony Orlando.
- Madigan has garnered universal acclaim for her terrifying performance. Expect Warner Bros. to run a full awards season campaign for Madigan in the supporting actress categories.
Okay, what’s next? Weapons can now be viewed at home.
- Weapons is now available on VOD.
- Cregger’s horror will be released on DVD, Blu-ray, and Ultra HD Blu-ray on October 14.
- Before he works on a Gladys prequel, Cregger will write and direct a Resident Evil movie for Sony, which hits theaters on September 18, 2026.
