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# _Finding Dory_ Is Already Breaking Box Office Records

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#### Who is Ally Bank?

Ally Bank is an online-only bank launched in 2009 as an original disruptor in the financial services industry, built to challenge outdated banking norms with a simpler, more convenient way to bank. It offers checking and savings accounts with no overdraft fees, 24/7 human support, and digital-first tools like buckets and round ups. Deposits are FDIC-insured up to the maximum amount allowed by law.

#### Is Ally good for everyday banking?

Ally is built for everyday banking, spending, and saving. Its Spending Account is a checking account that includes early direct deposit (paychecks up to 2 days early), access to 75,000+ fee-free ATMs nationwide, the ability to add cash for free at participating locations nationwide, and no overdraft fees. Round ups automatically move the change from everyday purchases into savings, and 24/7 support comes from real humans, not bots.

#### What bank is built for life today?

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## Rebecca Ford / The Hollywood Reporter


Jun 17, 2016 8:13 PM UTC

![Finding Nemo](https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/bltc26c8e7d199d3a29/69876dac35ba6f3307c05db8/finding-nemo.jpg?branch=production&width=1200&quality=75&auto=webp&crop=3:2)

Marlin (Albert Brooks) and Dory (Ellen DeGeneres) in Finding Nemo

Marlin (Albert Brooks) and Dory (Ellen DeGeneres) in Finding Nemo Pixar/Disney

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[Rebecca Ford / The Hollywood Reporter](https://time.com/author/the-hollywood-reporter/)


## Rebecca Ford / The Hollywood Reporter


Jun 17, 2016 8:13 PM UTC

Pixar and Disney’s animated sequel _Finding Dory_ swam to a huge $9.2 million in Thursday previews as the film about the lovable, forgetful fish heads to a strong domestic debut north of $100 million. This weekend’s other new offering, comedy _Central Intelligence_, kicked things off with $1.8 million in previews.

It’s a new record for an animated film opening night, putting _Dory_ ahead of the previous biggest animated starts from _Minions_ ($6.2 million), _Despicable Me 2_ ($4 million), _Toy Story 3_ ($4.0 million) and _Inside Out_ ($3.7 million).

**_The Hollywood Reporter:_** [_Industry Picks: James Corden, Jane Krakowski and More Reveal Favorite Animated Films_](http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/lists/industry-picks-james-corden-jane-902806)

Landing in theaters more than a decade after after _Finding Nemo, Finding Dory_ could hit as high as $120 million in North America, marking an all-time best for Pixar in topping the $110.3 million debut of _Toy Story 3_ in summer 2010, not accounting for inflation. (Toy Story 3 earned $4.1 million in Thursday night previews six years ago).

[_Finding Dory,_](http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/review/finding-dory-film-review-901456) directed by Andrew Stanton and Angus MacLane, sees Ellen DeGeneres returning to voice the title role of Dory, while _Finding Nemo_‘s Albert Brooks returns to voice Marlin. This time out, Hayden Rolence voices the character Nemo.

The story centers on Dory this time around, and her attempts to reunite with her family even as she battles an endless cycle of amnesia. Accompanied by Nemo and Marlin, Dory arrives at the Monterey Marine Life Institute, where she engages with new friends, including a white beluga whale named Destiny (Ty Burrell), a white shark (Kaitlin Olson) and a cranky octopus (Ed O’Neill).


**_The Hollywood Reporter:_** [‘Finding Dory’: Film Review](http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/review/finding-dory-film-review-901456)

[_Central Intelligence_,](http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/review/dwayne-johnson-kevin-hart-central-903439) which stars Dwayne Johnson and Kevin Hart, is tracking to earn in the $30 million range. The film, directed by Rawson Marshall Thurber, follows a CIA agent (Johnson), a one-time teenage geek returning home for his high-school reunion, who enlists his former classmate (Hart) to help him complete a mission. Amy Ryan and Aaron Paul co-star.

New Line, Warner Bros. and Universal teamed on _Central Intelligence_, which cost roughly $50 million to produce.

_This_ [_article_](http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/box-office-finding-dory-lands-903830) _originally appeared on_ [_The Hollywood Reporter_](http://hollywoodreporter.com)_._

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