

“Transformers: Rise of the Beasts” dropped a steep 67% in its second weekend, adding $20 million to take fourth place. It’s possible, Dergarabedian said, that Spider-Man’s formidable holding power - bolstered by reviews and word of mouth - ate into “Elemental’s” launch.

Sony is projecting that its domestic total will have reached $285 million through Monday. “Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse” was a very close third, in its third weekend, with $27.8 million. " Including $15 million from 17 international territories, “Elemental” launched to $44.5 million globally. AP’s Jake Coyle wrote that it’s “probably in the lower half” of the Pixar cannon but “sincere and clever, with a splash of dazzle,” it, “comes closer to rekindling some of the old Pixar magic than some recent entries. “Elemental” was greeted positively by critics, with a 76% on Rotten Tomatoes, and audiences (A CinemaScore).
