Weapons Ranks Fourth Among 2026's Most-Streamed Horror Films
Nielsen data covering January to August 2026 shows Zach Cregger's film drew 1.3 billion viewing minutes on streaming.
Zach Cregger's Weapons was viewed for 1.3 billion minutes between January and August 2026, ranking it fourth among the most-watched horror movies of the year in Nielsen's streaming rankings, according to movieweb.com. The film stars Josh Brolin as Archer Graff and Julia Garner as Justine Gandy.
Sinners led the list with 2.69 billion minutes viewed. Other titles in the top 10 included Obsession, Send Help, M3GAN 2.0 and 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple. The only older films to make the top 10 were World War Z and The Black Phone.
Weapons opened in theaters in August 2025 and grossed more than $270 million worldwide against an estimated $38 million budget. It later arrived on HBO Max, where it topped the platform's global chart and stayed in the top 10 for several consecutive weeks.
The film holds a 93% critics score and an 85% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes.
Quick answers
How many minutes of Weapons were streamed in 2026?
Nielsen recorded 1.3 billion viewing minutes for Weapons between January and August 2026.
Which horror film topped Nielsen's 2026 streaming rankings?
Sinners ranked first with 2.69 billion minutes viewed.
Where can I stream Weapons?
Weapons arrived on HBO Max after its theatrical run in August 2025.