Zach Cregger confirms Weapons prequel about Aunt Gladys: ‘It is real’

    By Dan Girolamo
Published September 23, 2025

What happened? Weapons director Zach Cregger revealed that a prequel about Amy Madigan’s Aunt Gladys is in development.

Why is it important? Due to the character’s mysterious nature, Gladys is the ideal character to explore in a prequel.

Why should I care? Weapons is one of the breakout hits of the year, with Madigan’s Gladys being one of the standout performances.

Okay, what’s next? Weapons can now be viewed at home.

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