VIDEO : Incredibles 2 Breaks Box Office Animation Record

Los Angeles ? The combined powers of superheroes, the Pixar brand and a draught of family-friendly films helped Incredibles 2 become the best animated opening of all time, the biggest PG-rated launch ever and the 8th highest film launch overall. Disney estimated Sunday that the film earned $180m in its first weekend in North American theatres ? far surpassing industry analysts' loftiest expectations which had the film pegged for a $120 to $140m debut. The previous animation record-holder was another Pixar sequel, Finding Dory, which had a $135m launch in 2016.