Zach Cregger to Produce but Not Direct Weapons Prequel Gladys

Zach Cregger Won't Write Or Direct "Gladys"

Filmmaker Zach Cregger has surprisingly revealed that he won’t be involved in writing or directing capacities in the upcoming “Weapons” spin-off. Cregger’s “Weapons” was one of the biggest hits of last year, grossing $268 million worldwide on a $38 million budget. Announced shortly after that film’s release, “Gladys” is set to serve as a prequel […]

Zach Cregger to Produce but Not Direct Weapons Prequel Gladys

Zach Cregger has clarified his role in the upcoming Weapons prequel, confirming he will no longer serve as the project’s writer or director. Despite early reports suggesting he would helm the film, titled Gladys, Cregger is scaling back his involvement to a producer-only capacity as he manages a slate of other high-profile projects. The shift leaves Zach Shields as the sole screenwriter for the prequel. Shields previously collaborated with Cregg…

Zach Cregger Distances Himself From ‘Gladys’ Prequel, Not Writing or Directing, Only Producing

Zach Cregger is clarifying his role with “Gladys,” the “Weapons” spin-off that was announced soon after the film topped the box office in August 2025.Originally, Cregger was reported to be directing “Gladys.” He then dropped out. He was also supposed to co-write the script with Zach Shields (‘Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire’), and apparently now he isn’t.Speaking with Deadline, Cregger confirmed he’s not writing “Gladys” anymore, only Shields.Oh…