On September 29, Los Angeles witnessed the premiere of DreamWorks Animation’s latest animated feature, “The Wild Robot,” which not only topped the box office charts but also received favorable reviews from critics and audiences alike. The film led North America in both daily and weekend earnings.

According to BoxOfficeMojo, the North American weekend box office from September 27 to 29 exceeded $90.65 million, marking an impressive increase of about 11% from the previous weekend. “The Wild Robot,” along with other new releases such as “Megalopolis,” made its debut on September 27 and made a significant splash, securing a spot in the weekend’s top ten.

“The Wild Robot” emerged as a frontrunner in this latest box office round, raking in around $35 million during its opening weekend. Based on Peter Brown’s bestselling children’s book, this animated sci-fi adventure was directed and co-written by Chris Sanders, who previously earned Annie Awards for Best Director and Best Screenplay for “How to Train Your Dragon.” The film currently enjoys an impressive IMDb rating of 8.4, a Metacritic score of 85 with a “must-see” designation, a Rotten Tomatoes freshness rating of 98% based on 130 reviews, and a CinemaScore of A. Audience feedback highlights the film’s breathtaking visuals and music, along with its heartwarming narrative that resonates with both young viewers and adults.

Another newcomer, “Megalopolis,” secured the sixth position with an approximate $4 million in its opening weekend. This sci-fi drama, penned and helmed by the legendary Francis Ford Coppola, was nominated for the Palme d’Or at the 77th Cannes Film Festival but faced mixed reviews, garnering an IMDb rating of 5.3, a Metacritic score of 56, a Rotten Tomatoes freshness rating of 49% based on 198 reviews, and a CinemaScore of D+.

Facing stiff competition from new releases, “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice,” which previously dominated the North American box office for three consecutive weekends in 2024, fell to second place with around $16.04 million. Since its premiere on September 6, this fantasy horror comedy has grossed over $250 million in North America, with a global total nearing $373 million.

In its second weekend, “Transformers One” experienced a sharp decline of 62.2%, earning about $9.3 million and dropping from second to third place. This sci-fi action animation has accumulated approximately $39.16 million in North America and around $71.96 million worldwide.

The thriller “Speak No Evil” reported a weekend earnings drop to approximately $4.3 million, slipping from third to fifth place, with total earnings now around $57.72 million.

The most consistent title in this weekend’s top ten is “Deadpool & Wolverine,” which has held its place for ten consecutive reporting periods. It brought in about $2.66 million this weekend, falling from fifth to seventh. Over the past two months, this sci-fi action comedy has grossed around $631 million in North America, achieving a global total of $1.32 billion.

Looking ahead, audiences can anticipate new releases next week, including the adventure fantasy “Scarygirl,” the adventure mystery horror film “Monster Summer,” and the biographical drama “White Bird,” all set to hit theaters on October 4.