Outlaw Animals Struggling to Become Nice, directed by Dreamworks Animations, grossed $24 million in its first weekend of release in Canada and the United States.

The second place on the podium went to "Sonic 2", with 15.2 million dollars collected.

In this sequel to the Adventures of the Blue Hedgehog, Jim Carrey reprises his role as the evil, mustachioed Doctor Robotnik, who wants -- quite simply -- to destroy humanity, unless Sonic stops him...

Falling from number one last week to number three: the latest installment in the Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them series, "Dumbledore's Secrets."

This new episode of the saga derived from the world of Harry Potter, centered on the fight of Albus Dumbledore (Jude Law) against the evil Gellert Grindelwald, played by Mads Mikkelsen in replacement of Johnny Depp, has garnered 14 million dollars for its second week of operation.

In fourth place, the adventure film "The Northman", directed by Robert Eggers, collected 12 million dollars for its release.

This feature film, in which play Alexander Skarsgard and Nicole Kidman, chronicles the quest of a Nordic prince to avenge the death of his father.

Rounding out the top 5, “A Talent in Solid Gold,” starring Nicolas Cage, raked in some $7.2 million in its first week of release.

Here's the rest of the top 10:

6. "Everything Everywhere All at Once" ($5.4 million)

7. "The Secret of the Lost City" (4.4 million)

8. "Father Stu" (3.3 million)

9. "Morbius" (2.3 million)

10. "Ambulance" (1.8 million)

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