DreamWorks Animation’s The Wild Robot is on track to surpass Transformers One at the North American box office during its opening weekend.
Scheduled for release on September 27, 2024, this animated feature promises a stellar debut, with early projections estimating earnings of over $30 million.
Transformers One, featuring the voice of Chris Hemsworth, opened just a week earlier on September 20, 2024. As the first-ever animated installment of the franchise,
it’s expected to earn $25 million in its debut, edging out Beetlejuice 2, which has been leading the box office since its September 6, 2024, release. However, in its third weekend, Beetlejuice 2 is predicted to dip below $25 million.
In a strategic move, DreamWorks adjusted the release schedule for The Wild Robot, originally set to debut alongside Transformers One.
This shift allows The Wild Robot to carve out a clear path at the box office, aiming for a potential $20 million to $40 million opening weekend.
The Wild Robot, based on a critically acclaimed children’s book series, follows a shipwrecked robot who forms a maternal bond with an orphaned baby goose on a deserted island.
With a 100% critic score on Rotten Tomatoes, the film is well-positioned to capture audience hearts and dominate the box office.
Note: Box office figures are estimates and sourced from various outlets. Numbers have not been independently verified by filmitop.com.
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