The box office chart has spoken loud and clear. "Dawn of the Planet of the Apes" holds tight at number one.
Their aggressive battle for dominance takes a bite of $36 million in domestic ticket sales over the weekend.
Leading the pack is Caesar, played by Andy Serkis -- An ape who will captivate sci-fi fans in this anticipated sequel.
This dark horror flick lit up movie theaters over the weekend, placing second with $28.4 million in ticket sales.
"The Purge: Anarchy" is a sequel to 2013's hit film, and spins the tale of a couple whose car breaks down.
But as Murphy's Law has it, their bad luck starts at the beginning of a 12-hour period when crime is legal.
Coming up behind them is Walt Disney's "Planes: Fire and Rescue," placing third at the box office.
This 3D animation proves to be a wild ride.
The heat is on as friendly planes put their lives at risk to battle the blaze.
But don't let their cartoon charisma fool you -- this movie