
The films, “The Wild Robot” and “Transformers One,” are following distinct trajectories at the box office, highlighting the peculiar nature of the animation industry currently. Predictions indicate that director Chris Sanders’ latest Dreamworks production is set to claim the box office throne this weekend with an impressive $11.5 million opening day. Regrettably, “Transformers One” seems unlikely to make it past second place. Both films have received positive reviews and word of mouth. The stark contrast in their box office performance may be due to the timing of the new “Transformers” release, which coincides with “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice.” That’s a disappointing turn for a movie that surpasses many live-action robot films in quality.