Not even Disney and Pixar are immune to sequelitis as the latest chapter of their venerable franchise Toy Story 4 [TOYS4] opened with an estimated $118.0 million. Although the film topped Toy Story 3's $110.3 million from 2010, it failed to surpass studio expectation to beat Finding Dory's $135 million. Toy Story 4 appealed to an audience that was 52% female and 55% under 25.
Child's Play [CHLDP] debuted in second place with $14.1 million. The horror remake attracted a crowd of 52% male and 61% aged 25 or older.
Last weekend's top film Men In Black: International [MIB4] fell 64% in its second weekend to $10.8 million and fourth place. The sci-fi relaunch has booked $52.7 million.
The Secret Life of Pets [PETS2] finished fifth with $10.3 million, bringing its total to $117.6 million after 3 weekends.
Rocketman [RCKTM] wrapped up its fourth weekend at sixth with $5.6 million and $77.3 million overall.
Shaft [SHAF2] rounded out the top 10 at $3.6 million, down 60% from its opening.
Anna [ANNA1] grossed just $3.5 million to debut at 11. The actioner skewed 61% male and 88% over the age of 25.
| Rank | TITLE | F-S-S | TOTAL |
| 1 | TOY STORY 4 | $118,000,000 | $118,000,000 |
| 2 | CHILD'S PLAY | $14,055,540 | $14,055,540 |
| 3 | ALADDIN | $12,200,000 | $287,510,128 |
| 4 | MEN IN BLACK: INTERNATIONAL | $10,750,000 | $52,689,654 |
| 5 | THE SECRET LIFE OF PETS 2 | $10,290,000 | $117,583,535 |
| 6 | ROCKETMAN | $5,560,000 | $77,328,000 |
| 7 | JOHN WICK: CHAPTER 3 - PARABELLUM | $4,075,000 | $156,067,000 |
| 8 | GODZILLA: KING OF THE MONSTERS | $3,700,000 | $102,346,000 |
| 9 | X-MEN: DARK PHOENIX | $3,600,000 | $60,159,311 |
| 10 | SHAFT | $3,555,000 | $16,000,000 |
| 11 | ANNA | $3,535,000 | $3,535,000 |
| 12 | LATE NIGHT | $2,583,885 | $10,672,863 |
Tag(s): TOYS4, CHLDP, MIB4, PETS2, RCKTM, SHAF2, ANNA1