The film grossed $25,037,039 during its first weekend in the U.S. and Canada.
The film's opening weekend proved that counter-programming works. While Tomb Raider faded quickly due to bad word-of-mouth, Dr. Dolittle 2 had a very small drop-off in its second weekend (only 35%), which is excellent for a comedy. This happened because the opening crowd (families) turned into repeat viewers. dr dolittle 2 opening
The previous week’s #1, The Fast and the Furious , continued to draw young male audiences, while Atlantis: The Lost Empire split the animated/family demographic. Dr. Dolittle 2 succeeded as the only live-action talking-animal comedy, but faced indirect competition from Jurassic Park III (opening in three weeks). The film grossed $25,037,039 during its first weekend
The dialogue is snappy and transactional. We see his family life is equally compartmentalized. His daughter’s odd requests (a preference for a career in circus performance) are dismissed, and his wife is a fixture in their polished life. The "Dr. Dolittle opening" sets the stage for a tragedy of manners: a man who has everything but understands nothing. While Tomb Raider faded quickly due to bad word-of-mouth, Dr