LOS ANGELES -- It's a good time for animated animals at the box office. "The Secret Life of Pets" follows "Zootopia" and "Finding Dory" as the latest success this year, opening to a massive $103.2 million according to studio estimates Sunday.
The Illumination Entertainment and Universal Pictures film cost only $75 million to produce, and it features the voices of comedians Louis C.K. and Kevin Hart. "Pets" has been received warmly by critics and audiences, who gave the film a promising A- CinemaScore.
Not adjusting for inflation, "Pets" earned the title of best opening ever for an original animated property. The previous record-holder was Disney and Pixar's "Inside Out," which opened to $90.4 million last year.
Estimated ticket sales for Friday through Sunday at U.S. and Canadian theaters, according to comScore. Where available, the latest international numbers for Friday through Sunday are also included.
1."The Secret Life of Pets," $103.2 million ($7.8 million international).
2."The Legend of Tarzan," $20.6 million ($27 million international).
3."Finding Dory," $20.4 million ($29.7 million international).
4."Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates," $16.6 million ($3.6 million international).
5."The Purge: Election Year," $11.7 million ($2 million international).
6."Central Intelligence," $8.1 million ($9.8 million international).
7."Independence Day: Resurgence," $7.7 million ($21.5 million international).
8. "The BFG," $7.6 million ($4.6 million international).
9."The Shallows," $4.8 million ($2.3 million international).
10."Sultan," $2.2 million ($18.2 million international).
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