What does a movie about a crazed serial torturer, a film about AI, and an animated feature starring a cast of adventurous pups all have in common? They shared the same theatrical release date, and though each film is significant in and of itself, Paw Patrol: The Mighty Movie has edged out both Saw X and The Creator for the top spot at the box office. As if that wasn’t surprising enough, Saw X has landed in second place, while The Creator has found itself at the bottom of the pack after all the hype the AI film had accumulated. 

A Pawsome Adventure  

Paw Patrol: The Mighty Movie follows the Paw Patrol gang as they gain mysterious powers after a meteorite hits Adventure City. However, Mayor Humdinger and a fellow mad scientist steal their powers and use them for evil purposes. The Paw Patrol gang comes together to fight against the evil forces, and Skye soon discovers that even the biggest of heroes come from the humblest of beginnings. 

The animated film has already accumulated $23 million at the box office against a $30 million budget, a significant leap from the first movie’s box office numbers released in 2021, which gained $13 million on its opening weekend. Though the film was expected to do well, few would have guessed the pups would beat other big-name franchises and films. Nonetheless, Paw Patrol: The Mighty Movie has landed on top for its opening weekend.