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Amy Madigan wins an Oscar for chilling role in 'Weapons' and here's where you can stream the horror film

Amy Madigan's portrayal of Aunt Gladys saw her win the Oscar for Best Supporting Actress at the 98th Academy Awards on Sunday

'Weapons' was widely considered the best horror film of 2025, and Amy Madigan played a major role in the bone-chilling feature's success. The actress's portrayal of Aunt Gladys saw her win the Oscar for Best Supporting Actress at the 98th Academy Awards on Sunday. She had to fend off tough competition from Elle Fanning ('Sentimental Value'), Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas ('Sentimental Value'), Wunmi Mosaku ('Sinners'), and Teyana Taylor ('One Battle After Another'). 

With her win, the focus shifts to the film and where to stream it. After releasing on August 8, 2025, the film hit HBO Max following a successful theatrical run. It is also available to stream on Hulu and Disney+ for audiences outside the US. The movie, written and directed by Zach Cregger, features Madigan's Gladys with massive glasses and heavy makeup, instantly grabbing viewers' attention. The movie follows the mysterious case involving 17 children from one classroom who run away on the same night. Gladys is revealed to be the evil mastermind in the end, and Madigan's performance is one for the ages. She received rave reviews for her work in the film and was also nominated for a Golden Globe Award in the same category.

Leading up to the Oscars, Madigan reflected on playing Gladys. "I just fell in love with Aunt Gladys. From the first time she spoke, I just knew who she was," the actress told Variety. She mentioned how she landed the role after her conversation with Cregger. "I was told he’d like to meet for lunch. And Zach has been very open about this: On the way to lunch, he was telling himself, 'Do not offer her the part. Do not offer her the part. Let’s just see what happens.' We just started talking — he was very open, volunteering personal information about his life. And after lunch, he says, 'The part’s yours if you want it.' He’d seen my work over the years and knew I had the right combination of cutting someone down and being playful about it."

After winning her first Oscar for her iconic role, she took the stage for her acceptance speech and said, "This is great," according to The Guardian. "I was in the shower last night trying to think of something to say as I was shaving my legs – I’ve got pants on, I don’t need to worry about that. Most of all, I want to thank my beautiful daughter, Lily, and her husband, Sean. And, of course, all the dogs. But the most important thing is my beloved Ed [Harris]. You’ve been with me forever. And that’s a long-ass time, and none of this would mean anything if he wasn’t by my side," she added.