October 20, 2025, 3:21 pm | Read time: 2 minutes
The horror film “Weapons – The Hour of Disappearance” by Zach Cregger captivates with an unpredictable plot. But now Amazon Prime is causing frustration with a spoiler.
“Weapons – The Hour of Disappearance” is among the most successful horror films of recent years. Director Zach Cregger crafted a story full of unexpected twists that grossed over $253 million internationally. The disappointment was all the greater when the streaming premiere occurred on September 9, 2025, and Amazon Prime Video revealed the film’s biggest surprise in the trailer.
Controversy Over Amazon Prime Video and “Weapons” Spoiler
The streaming provider promoted the film with an automatically starting trailer that revealed the central plot twist. According to the portal “Comingsoon,” not only was the mystery of the schoolchildren’s disappearance uncovered, but even a key scene from the finale was shown. Numerous viewers mentioned in forums a massive “Amazon Prime Video spoiler” that took away their thrill.
Especially in the forum Reddit, many users expressed their anger. They criticized Amazon for robbing them of the suspense through the trailer. Some even said the film was “ruined” for them. However, others pointed out that this has long been a problem in previews and not just brought into discussion by this spoiler on Amazon Prime Video.
Different Trailer Versions
According to users, Amazon seems to use different versions. While some versions contained the crucial twist, others did without the big reveal moment. For the affected viewers, however, this no longer mattered: Those who saw the wrong version were already spoiled.
The case shows how quickly trailers can affect a film’s impact. Those who want to experience “Weapons – The Hour of Disappearance” or similar thrillers without bias should better avoid previews. A spoiler like the one on Amazon Prime Video can otherwise reveal crucial surprises and diminish the enjoyment of the entire plot.