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‘Dog Man’ Leads Weekend Box Office With $36 Million Debut

The animated adaptation of Dav Pilkey’s graphic novel series secures the second-largest January opening for an animated film in history.

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Pete Davidson during an interview on ‘The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon‘ on January 30, 2025.
Actress Isla Fisher, who voices news reporter Sarah Hatoff in Universal's new animation 'Dog Man,' is seen at the 2016 Academy Awards ceremony in Los Angeles
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Overview

  • DreamWorks Animation’s ‘Dog Man,’ based on Dav Pilkey’s popular graphic novel series, earned $36 million in its opening weekend across 3,885 North American theaters.
  • The film, produced on a $40 million budget, received an “A” CinemaScore from audiences, signaling strong word-of-mouth potential for its theatrical run.
  • Internationally, ‘Dog Man’ garnered a modest $4.2 million from 29 markets, bringing its global total to $40.6 million so far.
  • Family-friendly films continue to drive box office growth, with PG-rated movies accounting for a significant share of ticket sales in recent years.
  • Other notable releases include Warner Bros.’ sci-fi thriller ‘Companion,’ which debuted in second place with $9.5 million domestically, and Disney’s ‘Mufasa: The Lion King,’ which remains strong in its seventh week with $653 million globally.