10 Best Julia Garner Movies And TV Shows Ranked
It may be a bold call, and it may well be early, but we don't think it's too early to say that "Weapons" is Julia Garner's best movie yet. The 2025 hit from "Barbarians" director Zach Cregger is a scary, twisted, and surprisingly hilarious suburban nightmare that stars Garner as an elementary school teacher suspected of having been involved with the unexplained disappearance of her entire class. Garner was cast late in the game alongside Josh Brolin, Alden Ehrenreich, and Benedict Wong – none of whom were originally meant to appear in the cast. But while Pedro Pascal couldn't stretch himself to star in both "Weapons" and "The Fantastic Four: First Steps," Garner surfed the 2025 summer blockbuster season to stardom. As Juliette Gandy, she expertly balances the comedy and drama necessary to pull off Cregger's unique tone. The character — implied to be running from scandal and nursing numerous unhealthy coping mechanisms, including a reliance on alcohol — cares so deeply and genuinely for the well-being of her class that she risks crossing boundaries with her students. These are flaws that Garner portrays to heartbreaking effect throughout the film, especially as she becomes one of the few people capable of solving the mystery at the heart of the story. "Weapons" isn't just a treat for horror fans, but anyone who loves the movies. It's a sharp and original concept with impeccable execution, further elevated by the strength of Garner's central performance. Don't let us or anyone else spoil the movie for you — run on out the door and see it for yourself.
