Fortunately, that trend seems to be carrying over into the new year as well, as Peter Hastings' Dog Man has put up some big numbers in its opening weekend. The new animated movie easily won the box office over the last three days,

DreamWorks' 'Dog Man,' an animated adaptation of Dav Pilkey's hit book series, is opening on top of the box office.

Dog Man' is expected to lead the box office with a $20M+ opening after $1.36M in previews. R-rated horror movie 'Companion' will be second.