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The 2025 film "Weapons," directed by Zach Cregger, has emerged as a significant awards contender during the 2025–2026 awards season, primarily driven by critical acclaim for its screenplay and a breakout supporting performance by Amy Madigan as the antagonist "Aunt Gladys."
As of early 2026, the awards and honors associated with the film include:
Major Industry & Guild Awards
- 31st Critics’ Choice Awards (2026):
- Winner: Best Supporting Actress (Amy Madigan).
- Nominated: Best Original Screenplay (Zach Cregger), Best Young Actor/Actress (Cary Christopher), and Best Make-up & Hair.
- 83rd Golden Globe Awards (2026):
- Nominated: Best Supporting Actress (Amy Madigan) and Cinematic and Box Office Achievement (recognizing its massive commercial success, grossing over $269 million).
- 32nd Screen Actors Guild (SAG) Awards:
- Nominated: Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role (Amy Madigan).
- Producers Guild of America (PGA) Awards:
- Nominated: Best Motion Picture (Outstanding Production).
- Costume Designers Guild Awards:
- Nominated: Excellence in Contemporary Film and Excellence in Costume Illustration.
Foreign & International Awards
- Astra Film Awards (Hollywood Creative Alliance):
- Winner: Best Horror Feature.
- Winner: Best Supporting Actress – Drama (Amy Madigan).
- Nominated: Best Original Screenplay (Zach Cregger) and Best Voice-Over Performance (Scarlett Sher).
- Capri Hollywood – The International Film Festival: The film was recognized at the 30th edition of this prestigious Italian festival as one of the most powerful cinematic works of the year.
- AARP Movies for Grownups Awards:
- Nominated: Best Supporting Actress (Amy Madigan).
Film Festival Awards & Official Selections
- 30th Busan International Film Festival (2025): The film received its primary Asian premiere in the "World Cinema" section, where it was lauded for its "expertly crafted yarn of terrifying mystery."
- Vancouver International Film Festival (VIFF) 2025: Featured as part of the "Best of 2025" series, highlighting its status as a "horror masterpiece."
- Fantasia Film Festival: Though primarily a theatrical release, early industry screenings and festival presence solidified its reputation among genre critics before its wide August release.
Critics’ Circle Awards (2025 Winners)
- New York Film Critics Circle (NYFCC): Winner for Best Supporting Actress (Amy Madigan).
- Boston Society of Film Critics (BSFC): Winner for Best Supporting Actress (Amy Madigan).
- Minnesota Film Critics Association: Winner for Best Supporting Actress (Amy Madigan).
- Chicago Film Critics Association: Nominated for Best Supporting Actress (Amy Madigan).
Specific Recognition: "Aunt Gladys"
A significant portion of the film's awards success is tied to the character Aunt Gladys. Played by Amy Madigan, the character became a cultural phenomenon often compared to other modern horror icons like Longlegs. Her performance was cited by organizations like the Dorian Film Awards (GALECA), where the film was nominated for Campiest Flick, and by Rotten Tomatoes, where it holds a critical rating above 93%.
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[1] Weapons is a 2025 film directed by Zach Cregger, released in August 2025.
[2] Amy Madigan plays the character Aunt Gladys, who is the antagonist/villain of the film.
[3] Amy Madigan won Best Supporting Actress at the 31st Critics' Choice Awards held in January 2026.
[4] The film received nominations for Original Screenplay, Young Actor (Cary Christopher), and Hair & Makeup at the Critics' Choice Awards. (Note: 'Frankenstein' won Hair & Makeup).
[5] The film was nominated for the Cinematic and Box Office Achievement award at the Golden Globes, having grossed ~$269.1 million.
[6] Amy Madigan was nominated for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role at the 32nd SAG Awards.
[7] Weapons was nominated for the Darryl F. Zanuck Award for Outstanding Producer of Theatrical Motion Pictures at the PGA Awards.
[8] Trish Summerville was nominated for Excellence in Contemporary Film and Oksana Nedavniaya for Excellence in Costume Illustration at the CDG Awards.
[9] Weapons won Best Horror Feature at the 9th Astra Film Awards.
[10] Amy Madigan won Best Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture – Drama at the Astra Film Awards.
[11] Scarlett Sher was nominated for Best Voice-Over Performance (as the narrator) at the Astra Film Awards.
[12] Weapons was screened at the Capri Hollywood International Film Festival in December 2025/January 2026.
[13] Amy Madigan was nominated for Best Supporting Actress at the AARP Movies for Grownups Awards.
[14] Weapons screened at the 30th Busan International Film Festival in September 2025.
[15] Weapons was featured in the 'Best of 2025' series at the Vancouver International Film Festival Centre.
[16] Weapons had a premiere event associated with Fantasia Film Festival (July/August 2025).
[17] Amy Madigan won Best Supporting Actress from the New York Film Critics Circle.
[18] Amy Madigan won Best Supporting Actress from the Boston Society of Film Critics.
[19] Amy Madigan won Best Supporting Actress from the Minnesota Film Critics Association.
[20] Amy Madigan was nominated for Best Supporting Actress by the Chicago Film Critics Association (Teyana Taylor won).
The 2025 film **"Weapons,"** directed by Zach Cregger, has emerged as a significant awards contender during the 2025–2026 awards season, primarily driven by critical acclaim for its screenplay and a breakout supporting performance by **Amy Madigan** as the antagonist "Aunt Gladys."
As of early 2026, the awards and honors associated with the film include:
### **Major Industry & Guild Awards**
* **31st Critics’ Choice Awards (2026):**
* **Winner:** Best Supporting Actress (Amy Madigan).
* **Nominated:** Best Original Screenplay (Zach Cregger), Best Young Actor/Actress (Cary Christopher), and Best Make-up & Hair.
* **83rd Golden Globe Awards (2026):**
* **Nominated:** Best Supporting Actress (Amy Madigan) and Cinematic and Box Office Achievement (recognizing its massive commercial success, grossing over $269 million).
* **32nd Screen Actors Guild (SAG) Awards:**
* **Nominated:** Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role (Amy Madigan).
* **Producers Guild of America (PGA) Awards:**
* **Nominated:** Best Motion Picture (Outstanding Production).
* **Costume Designers Guild Awards:**
* **Nominated:** Excellence in Contemporary Film and Excellence in Costume Illustration.
### **Foreign & International Awards**
* **Astra Film Awards (Hollywood Creative Alliance):**
* **Winner:** Best Horror Feature.
* **Winner:** Best Supporting Actress – Drama (Amy Madigan).
* **Nominated:** Best Original Screenplay (Zach Cregger) and Best Voice-Over Performance (Scarlett Sher).
* **Capri Hollywood – The International Film Festival:** The film was recognized at the 30th edition of this prestigious Italian festival as one of the most powerful cinematic works of the year.
* **AARP Movies for Grownups Awards:**
* **Nominated:** Best Supporting Actress (Amy Madigan).
### **Film Festival Awards & Official Selections**
* **30th Busan International Film Festival (2025):** The film received its primary Asian premiere in the **"World Cinema"** section, where it was lauded for its "expertly crafted yarn of terrifying mystery."
* **Vancouver International Film Festival (VIFF) 2025:** Featured as part of the **"Best of 2025"** series, highlighting its status as a "horror masterpiece."
* **Fantasia Film Festival:** Though primarily a theatrical release, early industry screenings and festival presence solidified its reputation among genre critics before its wide August release.
### **Critics’ Circle Awards (2025 Winners)**
* **New York Film Critics Circle (NYFCC):** Winner for **Best Supporting Actress** (Amy Madigan).
* **Boston Society of Film Critics (BSFC):** Winner for **Best Supporting Actress** (Amy Madigan).
* **Minnesota Film Critics Association:** Winner for **Best Supporting Actress** (Amy Madigan).
* **Chicago Film Critics Association:** Nominated for Best Supporting Actress (Amy Madigan).
### **Specific Recognition: "Aunt Gladys"**
A significant portion of the film's awards success is tied to the character **Aunt Gladys**. Played by Amy Madigan, the character became a cultural phenomenon often compared to other modern horror icons like *Longlegs*. Her performance was cited by organizations like the **Dorian Film Awards** (GALECA), where the film was nominated for **Campiest Flick**, and by **Rotten Tomatoes**, where it holds a critical rating above 93%.