Cregger's latest film, Weapons, has shattered box office expectations by grossing approximately $300 million worldwide in 2025. The film received excellent reviews from critics and earned Amy Madigan an Oscar for Best Supporting Actress. Cregger began his career in comedy a decade ago and even directed a poorly received film that scored only 5% on Rotten Tomatoes. However, he has largely moved away from that and drew attention with Weapons, which he considers his breakout film in 2022.

Weapons is currently streaming on Netflix in the United Kingdom and other regions, but it will be removed from the platform shortly. This presents an opportunity for those wanting to watch the film while also showcasing how quickly Cregger's career has ascended. It highlights how a new generation of directors from platforms like YouTube and TikTok are achieving significant success in the traditional film industry.

In addition to Cregger, Curry Barker's film Obsession also made headlines last week with an opening gross of $17 million. Markiplier's Iron Lung opened with $18 million. Kane Parsons' Backrooms is set to hit theaters in the coming weeks and is expected to surpass these two films. These three directors, as part of the new generation of filmmakers emerging from YouTube, will continue to achieve great success in their future careers. However, they will need to keep proving themselves in this genre.