‘Weapons’ opens with $42.5 million debut

It’s the second horror flick to lead the box office this year.

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00:00Two new movies from opposite ends of the spectrum topped expectations at the weekend box office, a chilling horror, and a family comedy.

00:08Coming in at number one, Warner Bros. horror flick Weapons.

00:12It opened to $42.5 million domestically, marking the second time this year that an original horror film has claimed the top spot.

00:20Right behind it, Disney's Freakier Friday, starring Lindsay Lohan and Jamie Lee Curtis.

00:24The remake debuted to $29 million, reuniting the duo from the 2003 hit.

00:31Last week's champ, The Fantastic Four, First Steps, surrendered its crown, dropping to third place with $15.5 million in its third weekend.

00:40Critics are raving about Weapons.

00:41It boasted 95% on Rotten Tomatoes, making it the best-reviewed film in the top three.

00:48Freakier Friday isn't far behind, with a still-fresh 73%.

00:52From horror to heartwarming, the box office had something for everyone this weekend.

00:57That'll do it for your daily briefing from the New York Stock Exchange.

01:00I'm Caroline Woods with The Street.