Abominable Opens to $20.8 Million at the Box Office

Abominable, the latest animated feature from DreamWorks, tops the box office in its opening weekend. The film earned an estimated $5.7 million in its first day at the box office and will earn $20.8 million in its first weekend. Abominable follows a teenager named Yi who discovers a Yeti on the roof of her apartment building. Yi and two friends begin an epic quest to reunite the Yeti with his family. To accomplish this goal, they must stay one step ahead of a wealthy financier and a determined zoologist who want to capture the beast for their own gain.

The film is directed by Jill Culton and co-directed by Todd Wilderman. It features the voices of Chloe Bennet, Albert Tsai, Tenzing Norgay Trainor, Eddie Izzard, Sarah Paulson, Tsai Chin and Michelle Wong.

Abominable has received a mostly positive critical reception, including a 4-out-of-5 review from ComicBook.com's Rollin Bishop, who points to the film's understanding of relationships as a highlight. "Don't get me wrong, a lot about the film really works (the fresh animation style and use of music are both worth mentioning), but it's Culton's understanding of how we relate to one another that brings everything together in a soft, warm, Yeti hug," he writes. "Once you get wrapped up in Abominable's loving embrace, there's a good chance you won't want to leave. Let's hope it has the opportunity to become the franchise it deserves to be."

Last week's top earner, Downton Abbey, moves in second place in its second weekend with an estimated $14.5 million. Hustlers climbs up to the third-place spot with an estimated $11.47 million. It Chapter Two edges out Ad Astra for the fourth place spot, earning $10.39 million to Ad Astra's $10.14 million.

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