‘Paw Patrol 2’ Rescues Box Office With $22.5 Million Opening

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The Paramount family film opens above the $13 million opening of its 2021 predecessor as “Saw X” and “The Creator” also hit theaters

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"Paw Patrol: The Mighty Movie"

Paramount/Spin Master’s “Paw Patrol: The Mighty Movie” is coming out on top at the box office over fellow newcomers “Saw X” and “The Creator,” earning a $6.8 million opening day and an estimated $22.5 million opening weekend from 3,989 theaters.

Buoyed by the excitement of young fans of the Nick Jr. TV series, “Paw Patrol 2” is hitting the top end of the $20-22 million projections set by independent trackers. It is also well ahead of the $13.1 million opening of the first “Paw Patrol” movie, released simultaneously in theaters and on Paramount+ in 2021.

As is customary for family films aimed at the youngest age range, audience reception for “Paw Patrol 2” has been strong, receiving an A on CinemaScore and an 80% score from critics on Rotten

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