DreamWorks' "Dog Man," an animated comedy about a police officer who becomes fused with his service dog, opened with $36 million this weekend to lead all films in North America, according to industry estimates released Sunday.

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,

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