American moviegoers are sending a loud and clear message to Hollywood: make critically acclaimed, original horror movies and we will come.

Zach Cregger’s highly anticipated horror film, “Weapons,” and Disney’s sequel comedy, “Freakier Friday,” helped prove that horror and humor can thrive at the box office.

Zach Cregger's follow-up to 2022's breakout "Barbarian" becomes the third horror-thriller to break out this year, after "Sinners" and "Final Destination Bloodlines."