Weapons OTT release date India: When and where to watch Zach Cregger's mystery horror film online
Weapons OTT release date India: The mystery horror narrates a tale of missing children and dark rituals that keeps viewers hooked with its narrative. Julia Garner and Josh Brolin appear in lead roles.
Last Updated: 07.35 PM, Dec 24, 2025
Zach Cregger’s psychological horror film titled Weapons is gearing up for its highly anticipated OTT premiere in India. The exciting announcement has already created a strong buzz among fans of the horror and suspense genre. Weapons narrates a gripping tale of missing children and dark rituals that keeps viewers hooked with its narrative. Julia Garner and Josh Brolin appear in lead roles. After nearly four months of its theatrical premiere, the movie is set for a global digital premiere in January.
| Title | Weapons |
| Release date | January 8 |
| OTT partner | JioHotstar (OTTplay Premium) |
| Cast |
When and where to watch Weapons?
Are you ready to start 2026 with a spine-chilling thriller? Zach Cregger’s much-talked-about film Weapons, featuring Julia Garner, is all set for its OTT release on JioHotstar. The mystery horror film, which was released in August 2025, will land on the streaming platform on January 8. Notably, Weapons will also be accessible with OTTplay Premium. It was previously available on Prime Video for rent but is now set for a wider release.
Sharing a gripping promo along with the announcement, JioHotstar wrote in the caption, "At 2:17 a.m., seventeen children disappeared from their homes and never came back. Where did they go? #Weapons, streaming January 8 onwards on JioHotstar."
Weapons cast and plot
Weapons is a suspense-laden thriller film that centers around a group of missing children. Zach Cregger, the seasoned director of Barbarian, is back with another gritty horror film. The plot revolves around a teacher whose life takes a sinister turn after seventeen children of her grade three class go missing. With only one child left out of the entire class, the suspicion needle instantly points at the teacher.
The movie marked a decent collection of $269 million worldwide against its humble budget of $38 million. Julia Garner plays Justine Gandy, the prime suspect teacher of the missing children. Cary Christopher plays the only remaining child, and Josh Brolin appears in the role of a father. Alden Ehrenreich, Austin Abrams, Benedict Wong, and Amy Madigan appear in pivotal roles.
Why Weapons is a great pick for weekend
Set in the fictional town of Maybrook, the movie is packed with a twisted narrative and dark undertones to bring the chilling thriller. Only one student, Alex Lilly (Cary Christopher), remains in the classroom. Whether it is the multi-linear timeline or the suspense-building story, Weapons keeps you on the edge of your seat.
Weapons FAQs:
Q. Where to watch Weapons online?
A. Weapons is set to premiere on JioHotstar and OTTplay Premium on January 8 onawards.
Q. What is Weapons about?
A. Weapons revolves around a teacher whose life takes a sinister turn after seventeen children of her grade three class go missing.