WALL-E - US box office #1
WALL-E adds a slice of magic to the US box office taking the #1 spot!
Pixar Animation's WALL-E had audiences of all ages flocking to the cinema in the US this weekend as it took the #1 spot at the US box office with a $62.5 million opening. Pixars' endearing little robot outdid Angelina Jolie and James McAvoys new opener "Wanted" by an impressive $11million.
WALL-E is the 9th feature animation from Pixar Studios and so far is one of the most critically acclaimed films of 2008. It is rare that such critical success translates into the box office glory that WALL-E achieved at the weekend. The pioneers of digital animation at Pixar have once again created another instant box office hit.
WALL-E is Pixar's ninth consecutive number one hit film.
WALL-E is tied with 2001's Monsters, Inc as the animation studio's third-best opener.
WALL-E received it's first public UK screening last weekend at this years Edinburgh International Film Festival where it showcased as the Family Gala film.
Pixar's best opening weeekend was $70.5m (£35m), set in 2004 by superhero tale The Incredibles.
WALL-E will be making a personal appearance at the UK Premiere in Leicester Square on Sunday 13th July.