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Cinema goers sunk their teeth into Hotel Transylvania this weekend and the family film raked in a whopping $43million at the US box office.
The animated Sony Pictures movie features voices from the likes of Adam Sandler and Selena Gomez.
It is the highest grossing first weekend for a film since the release of The Dark Knight Rises in July.
Family favourite: Hotel Tranylvania topped the box office this weekend with a whopping a $43million
According to studio estimates released on Sunday, it’s also one of the strongest starts ever for a film coming out in September.
Other films making their debut at cinemas this weekend also fared well.
Action movie Looper, which stars Bruce Willis and Joseph Gordon-Levitt, followed behind Hotel Transylvania and opened with $21.2million.
Star quality: The animated movie features voices from the likes of Selena Gomez and Adam Sandler
Something to sink your teeth into: Adam voices the character of Dracula while Selena plays his daughter Mavis
In third place was End of Watch, starring Jake Gyllenhaal and America Ferrera.
The drama film, about two police officers, raked in $8million.
Following close behind was Amy Adams’ new movie Trouble With The Curve, which took in $7.53million.
Action-packed: Bruce Willis' new movie Looper also fared well and pulled in $21.2million
Third place: Jake Gyllenhaal, Michael Pena and America Ferrera star in End of Watch which drew in $8million
Meanwhile comedy Pitch Perfect, which centres on two warring a capella groups, also tested the waters this weekend.
The Rebel Wilson and Anna Kendrick film premiered in 335 cinemas across 125 cities brought in a respectable $5.2million.
The movie will open nationwide next weekend.
Going strong: Amy Adams' new movie Trouble With The Curve opened with $7.53million
Testing the waters: Pitch perfect, starring Rebel Wilson (pictured) and Anna Kendrick, premiered at 335 cinemas ahead of its general release next weekend
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