Josh Brolin and Julia Garner’s mystery-horror film Weapons, directed by Zach Cregger, is officially set for its OTT debut. After releasing theatrically on August 8, 2025, the Warner Bros. Pictures production will begin streaming on JioHotstar from January 8, 2026, the platform confirmed.
What Happened?
Following its theatrical run, Weapons is making its digital premiere in India. JioHotstar announced the streaming date by unveiling a chilling promo that revisits the film’s central mystery — the unexplained disappearance of seventeen schoolchildren at exactly 2:17 a.m.
Directed and written by Zach Cregger, known for Barbarian, Weapons stood out in theatres for its unsettling atmosphere and emotionally driven storytelling. The film blends supernatural horror with deeply human themes, positioning itself as more than a conventional genre offering.
Official Confirmation or Sources
JioHotstar confirmed the OTT release with an official promotional clip featuring the line:
“At 2:17 a.m., seventeen children disappeared from their homes and never came back. Where did they go?”
The film was released theatrically worldwide by Warner Bros. Pictures on August 8, 2025. Its streaming debut on January 8, 2026, marks its first availability on a digital platform.
Jay-Ho! Insight
Weapons continues the trend of prestige horror films finding a strong second life on OTT platforms. With audiences increasingly gravitating toward psychological and atmospheric horror, the film’s layered narrative — addressing grief, generational trauma, addiction, and cycles of abuse — aligns well with current viewing preferences.
Zach Cregger’s rising profile as a filmmaker following Barbarian also adds to the film’s streaming appeal. The delayed OTT release allows Weapons to reach viewers who may have missed its theatrical run while reinforcing JioHotstar’s growing catalogue of premium Hollywood titles.
What Is Weapons About?
Set in a seemingly quiet town hiding a dark secret, Weapons begins when seventeen elementary school children vanish overnight without a trace — except for one boy, Alex.
As panic grips the community, Alex’s teacher Justine Gandy (Julia Garner) and a grieving father Archer Graff (Josh Brolin) begin searching for answers. Their investigation uncovers a disturbing supernatural presence linked to an ancient witch named Gladys, who is revealed to be draining the life force of children to preserve her youth.
The story builds toward a tense supernatural confrontation that forces its characters to confront buried trauma, guilt, and long-suppressed pain.
Cast and Performances
The film features a strong ensemble cast led by:
- Josh Brolin as Archer Graff
- Julia Garner as Justine Gandy
- Alden Ehrenreich as Paul Morgan
- Cary Christopher as Alex Lilly
Supporting roles are played by Benedict Wong, Amy Madigan, Austin Abrams, Toby Huss, Sara Paxton, June Diane Raphael, and others. Performances, particularly by Brolin and Garner, were widely noted for grounding the film’s supernatural elements in emotional realism.
What’s Next?
With its OTT debut arriving on January 8, Weapons is expected to find a wider audience among fans of psychological and supernatural horror. The film’s streaming performance may further cement Zach Cregger’s position as one of the genre’s most closely watched filmmakers.
Jay-Ho! will update this story as more details emerge.
