Backlash Against Prime Video for Spoiling Weapons in Streaming Preview

Fans can now enjoy the chilling film Weapons on various digital platforms. However, instead of uncovering hidden gems within the film, discussions have shifted towards the unwarranted spoilers presented by Prime Video’s autoplay feature.

Directed by Zach Cregger, Weapons has garnered significant accolades, successfully merging the genres of dark comedy and supernatural horror. Our five-star review lauded the film, stating it “gets under your skin before concluding two hours of tension with an astonishing twist.” With a commendable box office performance, having amassed over $252 million against a $38 million budget, it stands as one of 2025’s standout successes. Viewers can rejoice as it became available for rent or purchase on September 9.

Despite this success, horror enthusiasts are frustrated with Prime Video’s decision to reveal the film’s pivotal twist in their automatic preview. Spoilers are ahead, so proceed with caution!

Prime Video’s Autoplay Spoiler Exposed

Upon visiting the Weapons page on Prime Video, viewers are struck by the immediate playback of a crucial scene: Gladys unveiling her powers to Alex. The scene initiates with Alex’s parents engaging in a disturbing act involving forks, a moment that’s been deemed acceptable as it appears in the trailer. However, the scene proceeds to reveal Gladys throwing her cursed stick into the water, halting Alex’s parents’ actions.

This leads to the revelation that turns the plot on its head—Gladys is a witch capable of casting spells to lure children from Alex’s classroom, using them for her rejuvenation. Unfortunately, since the film’s release in August, social media has been rife with Gladys spoilers, compounding the disappointment among fans who feel Prime Video shouldn’t dictate their viewing experience.

Screenshot of Prime Video's Weapons landing page — Prime Video

On platforms like Reddit, users voiced their frustrations, with one commenting, “I went to buy Weapons on Prime, and the scene they show literally reveals the movie’s twist. It’s very disappointing for those who missed it in theaters.”

Another Redditor lamented that the defense of “out of context” fails to account for viewers piecing together information once they see the characters and setting.“Movie trailer spoilers have gotten completely out of hand, ” they remarked.

While some noted that the fork scene was included in the trailer, others argued that the trailer didn’t imply the presence of witchcraft.“I personally was annoyed by the reveal that there was a singular villain, ” one user stated.

Additional commenters shared similar experiences, with one mentioning HBO’s tendency to spoil twists in their series descriptions. Another recalled their shock when the film Longlegs featured spoilers within its Prime description.

Interestingly, some subscribers report that they are only experiencing the standard trailer without the spoilers. To avoid unexpected previews, there is a simple fix for Prime Video users: By navigating to ‘Account & Settings’, then selecting ‘Player’, users can turn off the ‘Auto Play’ feature.

If you’re eager to learn more about Weapons, discover whether it is inspired by true events, explore the movie’s demonic elements, or review the best films of 2025 thus far, stay tuned for our comprehensive insights!

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