‘Weapons’ ending explained: Where did the children go and what happened to them?

Zach Cregger’s horror film ‘Weapons’ has captivated audiences with its unsettling narrative. Seventeen children vanish at 2:17 a.m., leaving Alex and their teacher, Justine, to unravel the mystery. The film reveals a witch, Gladys, manipulating Alex to steal from his classmates for a dark ritual, aiming to drain their life force to sustain herself after draining Alex’s parents.