Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse has the best box office opening of the summer earning $120M

Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse hit the box office with a bang.

The animated superhero movie – a sequel to Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse – had its best opening of the summer, grossing an estimated $120 million over the weekend, according to deadline.

That makes it the biggest opening of the summer movie season to date, surpassing the $118.4 million debut of Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3.

It also makes it the second-biggest opening of the year, right behind the Super Mario Bros. Movie.

The film is the third best opening for any film in the Spider-Man franchise, after No Way Home (2021) and Spider-Man 3 (2007).

Swinging to the top! Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse had the best opening of the summer, grossing an estimated $120 million over the weekend

By comparison, No Way Home made $260.1 million, while Spider-Man 3 made $151.1 million.

In terms of all animated domestic openings, Spider-Verse ranks sixth, behind Incredibles 2 ($182.6 million), Super Mario Bros ($146.3 million), Finding Dory ($135 million), Frozen 2 ($135 million). 130.2 million) and Toy Story 4 ($120.9 million).

Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse is also the longest Western animated film, with a running time of 2 hours and 20 minutes.

The latest chapter in the Spider-Man story follows Miles Morales (Shameik Moore), a Brooklyn teen turned superhero, as he returns to the Multiverse after reuniting with Gwen Stacy (Hailee Steinfeld).

Here he encounters a team of Spider-People tasked with protecting its existence.

When the heroes disagree on how to deal with a new threat, Miles must redefine what it means to be a hero. official summary.

Meanwhile, The Little Mermaid is currently number two on the domestic chart, grossing $120.5 million in its second weekend.

The Disney live-action animated classic movie stars Halle Bailey, 23, as Ariel, the youngest daughter of King Triton, played by Javier Bardem, 54, who rules the seas.

Impressive: It's the biggest opening of the summer movie season, surpassing Guardians of the Galaxy Vol.  3. It is also the second biggest opening of the year after Super Mario Bros.  Movie

Impressive: It’s the biggest opening of the summer movie season, surpassing Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3. It is also the second biggest opening of the year after Super Mario Bros. Movie

Spidey franchise: It's also the third best opening for any film in the Spider-Man franchise, after No Way Home (2021) and Spider-Man 3 (2007)

Spidey franchise: It’s also the third best opening for any film in the Spider-Man franchise, after No Way Home (2021) and Spider-Man 3 (2007)

New Chapter: The latest chapter in the Spider-Man story follows Miles Morales (Shameik Moore), a Brooklyn teen turned superhero, as he returns to the Multiverse after reuniting with Gwen Stacy (Hailee Steinfeld)

New Chapter: The latest chapter in the Spider-Man story follows Miles Morales (Shameik Moore), a Brooklyn teen turned superhero, as he returns to the Multiverse after reuniting with Gwen Stacy (Hailee Steinfeld)

Horror movie The Boogeyman is behind with $12.3 million in its opening weekend.

Directed by Rob Savage (Dashcam) and written by Scott Beck & Bryan Woods (A Quiet Place) and Mark Heyman (Black Swan), the film was originally developed for release on the Hulu streaming service.

However, 20th Century Studios changed its approach after surprisingly strong test showings in December.

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 ranks fourth in its fifth week, with a total of $322.7 million.

The films see Chris Pratt, Zoe Saldana, Dave Bautista, Bradley Cooper, Karen Gillan, Pom Klementieff and Vin Diesel all reunited.

Despite low reviews from critics, the film received high praise from fans, who have given it a 97 percent viewing rating on Rotten Tomatoes.

Fast X is in fifth place in its third week, with a total of $128.4 million.

It is the tenth film in the Fast and Furious franchise starring Vin Diesel, Michelle Rodriguez and Jordana Brewster.

Popular: Guardians of the Galaxy Vol.  3 had a debut of $118.4 million and now ranks number four in its fifth week, with a total of $322.7 million

Popular: Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 had a debut of $118.4 million and now ranks number four in its fifth week, with a total of $322.7 million

Strong numbers: Meanwhile, The Little Mermaid is currently number two on the domestic chart, grossing $120.5 million in its second weekend

Strong numbers: Meanwhile, The Little Mermaid is currently number two on the domestic chart, grossing $120.5 million in its second weekend

Horror Fans: Horror movie The Boogeyman is trailing third place, making $12.3 million in its opening weekend

Horror Fans: Horror movie The Boogeyman is trailing third place, making $12.3 million in its opening weekend

Exciting: Fast X takes the fifth spot in its third week, with a total of $128.4 million

Exciting: Fast X takes the fifth spot in its third week, with a total of $128.4 million

Super Mario Bros comes in at number six, with a total of $566.2 million in its ninth week.

About My Father ranks number seven with $8.8 million in its second week.

It is followed by The Machine in eighth spot, which grossed $1.75 million in its second week.

SUGA-Agust D Tour ‘D-Day’ in Japan: Live VI takes the ninth spot with $1.24 million in its first week, while You Hurt My Feelings takes the tenth spot and grossed $3 million in its second week .