Whatever mysterious power made those kids run away in Weapons must have also lent some of its black magic to Warner Bros. The studio extended its unprecedented turnaround this weekend with its seventh number one opening of the year.

New Line's horror pic and Disney's family comedy delivered a double win for the late summer box office, as well as a victory for two challenged genres.

With Weapons leading a crowded weekend, the box office saw two major new releases challenge Marvel’s latest. While Freakier Friday delivered a strong debut, both it and The Fantastic Four: First Steps fell behind Zach Cregger’s horror hit.