Steven Spielberg Says Weapons Eased His Urge to Make a Horror Film
His remark signals how a standout genre entry can pause even a long-held creative goal.
Overview
- Spielberg, who has long wanted to try an outright horror feature, said the 2025 film Weapons was so satisfying he feels no need to direct one right now.
- He made the comment in a new interview with Empire Magazine that film outlets reported this week.
- Weapons drew major acclaim, including an Academy Award for Amy Madigan as Best Supporting Actress.
- Director Zach Cregger is developing a prequel called Gladys, and he also has a Resident Evil movie slated for theatrical release on September 18, 2026.
- Spielberg’s next film is Disclosure Day, a science-fiction release scheduled for June 12, 2026.