AceShowbiz - Dhurandhar: The Revenge dominated the North American box office with a remarkable $14 million gross over its opening weekend, including Wednesday previews and Thursday screenings. Playing on 987 screens, the film earned $10 million from Friday through Sunday, securing the number three spot and marking one of the largest Bollywood openings in the region’s history.

The four-hour epic directed by Aditya Dahr is a sequel to the original Dhurandhar, which previously earned $20 million in North America. It stars Ranveer Singh as an undercover Indian intelligence agent who infiltrates Pakistani political circles and criminal syndicates in Karachi, delivering a gripping narrative that has captivated audiences.

On the animated front, The Pout-Pout Fish, a PG-rated film from Viva Kids, earned a solid $1.5 million while screening on 1,854 screens, landing the number nine position at the box office. Based on the New York Times bestselling picture-book series by Deborah Diesen, the movie follows two aquatic misfits on a daring journey to save their underwater home.

The voice cast boasts notable names such as Nick Offerman, Nina Oyama, Jordin Sparks, Amy Sedaris, Miranda Otto, and Remy Hii, bringing the animated adventure to life for family audiences nationwide.

These strong performances at the specialty box office reflect a growing appetite for diverse storytelling, from intense Bollywood thrillers to heartwarming animated features. Moviegoers Entertainment's success with Dhurandhar: The Revenge and The Pout-Pout Fish highlights a dynamic weekend for cinema across genres and formats.