Austin Abrams Shines In Horror Hit Weapons: Meet The Euphoria Star Taking Over Hollywood on ONDA LA

From Euphoria to Box Office Gold: Austin Abrams Steals the Show in Weapons

Yo, LA fam, if you haven’t caught the horror flick Weapons yet, what are you even doing? This spine-chiller, distributed by Warner Bros Pictures, just dominated the North American box office, raking in a cool $42.5 million during its opening weekend. And right at the heart of this creepy masterpiece is our boy Austin Abrams, known for his raw vibes on HBO’s Euphoria, playing James - a gritty addict and burglar who’s got audiences hooked.

Directed by Zach Cregger, Weapons dives into the eerie mystery of an entire classroom of kids vanishing into thin air, with only one survivor. Alongside heavy hitters like Julia Garner and Josh Brolin, Abrams helped this flick score a jaw-dropping 95% on Rotten Tomatoes. Talk about a red carpet win right here in Hollywood!

What's Next for Abrams? Horror and More on the Horizon

Speaking of Cregger, word on the street is he’s cooking up a reboot of Resident Evil, based on the iconic Capcom survival horror game, with a tentative drop date of September 2026. And guess who’s reportedly in talks to star? Yup, our guy Austin Abrams might be teaming up with Cregger again for another round of scream-worthy action. If this pans out, it’s gonna be straight fire!

Meanwhile, fans are hyped for Euphoria Season 3, set to hit screens in 2026. But will Abrams be back to reprise his role? That’s still up in the air, fam. Either way, with projects like these lining up, this dude’s future is looking brighter than a Santa Monica sunset.

“I’ve been obsessed with movies since I was a little kid - I’d just sit there for hours soaking them in,” Abrams shared in a 2024 chat with The Italian Reve, reflecting on his lifelong love for cinema.

Who Is Austin Abrams? The SoCal Star’s Roots and Rise

Let’s rewind a bit and get to know the man behind the roles. Austin Abrams was born in September 1996 to Bradley and Lori Abrams, both doctors, in Pennsylvania before growing up under the Florida sun. Not exactly the Hollywood Hills, but hey, dreams don’t care where you start!

Even with parents in the medical game, Abrams caught the movie bug super early. He’s been all about that silver screen life since he was a kid, watching flicks non-stop. That passion clearly paid off, landing him gigs that have us all talking.

Acting Since Day One: A Star in the Making

Believe it or not, Abrams has been at this acting hustle since he was just five years old. That’s some serious dedication - we’re talking pre-schooler grinding harder than most of us on a Monday morning in DTLA traffic. From small roles to stealing scenes in Euphoria, his journey’s been real.

Now, with Weapons killing it at the box office and more projects on deck, Abrams is proving he’s not just a flash in the pan. Keep your eyes on this rising star, LA - he’s got that SoCal summer energy and the talent to back it up. Where do you think he’ll pop up next? Hit us up with your guesses!