‘Transformers One’ Dominates Box Office with $3.36M in Previews

The first animated Transformers film in decades outperforms family movie previews, while 'The Substance' and 'Never Let Go' trail behind.

'Transformers One' earned $3.36 million from Wednesday and Thursday previews, surpassing other family films like 'IF' and 'The Garfield Movie'.
The film, opening in 3,978 locations, is projected to make between $30 million and $40 million in its opening weekend.
Strong reviews and audience scores, including 85% on Rotten Tomatoes, suggest positive word-of-mouth for 'Transformers One'.
'The Substance', a body swap genre movie starring Demi Moore, grossed $839,000 in previews and is projected for a $3 million opening.
Lionsgate's 'Never Let Go', a survival thriller starring Halle Berry, made $360,000 in previews and aims for a $4 million to $6 million debut.