With nothing else opening big in the US market the Minions simply stole the show with it's $115 million opening.
A fantastic opening and the appeal of the characters which started with the Despicable Me films sets in in good stead to become one of the highest grossing animations and a $1 billion+ gross.
Falling into second place is Jurassic World after its 4 week run at the top of the box office, although it cant complain, it is the highest grossing film of the year in the US having grossed $590 million so far.
Other new film in America this week are: The Gallows at number 5 and Self/Less at number 8.
