Punxsutawney Phil may have overshadowed the headlines, but it was a pair of newcomers making all the noise at the box office over the weekend. However, it turned out to be No. 1 Dog Man easily outperforming Companion to win the top spot en route to opening the month of February. Director Peter Hastings’ animated superhero comedy made an estimated $36 million domestically, while the new horror rom-com settled for the silver medal with only $9.5 million (per The Numbers).
Two unlikely newcomers vie for the top spot over the first weekend in February. Read More