DreamWorks Animation's “Dog Man” fetched $36 million in ticket sales at the weekend box office, according to studio estimates Sunday, making it the biggest debut yet in 2025. It was a big opening for the Universal Pictures release adapted from the popular graphic novel series by author Dav Pilkey.

Dog Man,” an animated adventure set in the “Captain Underpants” universe, opened in first place at the domestic box office.

After a solid six weeks sitting comfortably in either the number one or two spot, the Disney prequel has finally ceded its crown and fallen to number three. In its place right behind Dog Man is Companion,