Josh Brolin and Julia Garner Race to Find Missing Children in Terrifying “Weapons ”Trailer

In a new thrilling mystery, actors Josh Brolin and Julia Garner join forces to uncover the chilling disappearance of children in the upcoming horror film ‘Weapons.’ Released by Warner Bros. on Tuesday, April 29, the full trailer for this suspenseful movie, directed by Zach Cregger of ‘Barbarian,’ sets the stage for a gripping tale. The storyline revolves around the sudden vanishing of all but one child from the same class, leaving the community bewildered and questioning the sinister forces behind the enigmatic event. Alongside Brolin and Garner, the stellar cast includes Alden Ehrenreich, Austin Abrams, Cary Christopher, Benedict Wong, and Amy Madigan.

The trailer opens at an elementary school, with a haunting voiceover by a child narrating the mysterious events, “This is a true story that happened in my town. So this one Wednesday is like a normal day for the whole school, but today was different.” The child recounts how every kid in Mrs. Gandy’s class inexplicably disappeared one night, sparking fear and confusion. Brolin and Garner’s characters step in to investigate, with Brolin’s character grappling with the chilling question, “Why just her classroom? Why only hers?!”

Director Zach Cregger has described ‘Weapons’ as a complex and immersive movie that unfolds with unexpected twists and turns. During a presentation at CinemaCon 2025, Cregger emphasized the movie’s enigmatic nature, hinting at a narrative that constantly reinvents itself as it progresses. The intense footage showcased at the event captured the essence of the film’s suspenseful atmosphere and the characters’ desperate quest to solve the unsettling mystery.

Adding to the intrigue, a related website titled maybrookmissing.net has been launched in conjunction with the movie’s release. The website delves deeper into the storyline, shedding light on the baffling disappearance of 17 children from their homes at 2:17 a.m. on a Wednesday morning. Described as a small town gripped by a chilling mystery, Maybrook faces a crisis as authorities struggle to explain the children’s sudden departure in the dead of night.

With eerie video clips showing the children running through deserted streets, the website intensifies the suspense surrounding ‘Weapons’ and immerses the audience into the harrowing narrative. A secondary article on the website references Cregger’s earlier horror hit ‘Barbarian,’ further intertwining the movie universe and leaving viewers intrigued by the interconnected stories. As anticipation builds, ‘Weapons’ is set to hit theaters on August 8, promising a riveting experience for fans of the horror genre.

Stay tuned for more updates on ‘Weapons’ as the release date approaches, and prepare to be immersed in a world of suspense and mystery as Brolin and Garner lead the audience on a spine-tingling journey to uncover the truth behind the vanished children.