But one that did is the summer's top earner "Toy Story 3." It opened in mid-June and by Labor Day was the shining star of the season, earning $406 million in the U.S.
Following Buzz, Woody was Marvel Comics hero, "Iron Man." The second installment of Robert Downey Jr.'s box office hit landed in second place, earning $312 million.
Another sequel battled to a third place finish. "Eclipse," the latest in the "Twilight" saga added $298 million to the franchise's earnings.
The very original thriller "Inception" landed in fourth place with a $267 million take.
Animated films took the next two spots on the Top 7 list: "Shrek Forever After" which earned $238 million and "Despicable Me" which brought in $231 million.
Rounding out the summer's top 7, a remake of an 80s favorite, "The Karate Kid," starring /*Jaden Smith*/ and /*Jackie Chan*/. It earned $175 million.
Rounding out the top ten: "Grown Ups," "The Last Airbender," and "Salt." The common factor between the top ten is that they were all rated G, PG or PG-13 films.
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