1 spot for its third straight weekend.

Its third weekend number will climb even higher once Fourth of July totals are announced Monday.

Defying expectations by a mile at No.

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Studio tentpoles, especially sequels, have had issues generating much traction with domestic audiences this year.

That number will balloon to around $35 million for the four-day period.

Coming in at No.

4 is Steven SpielbergsThe BFG, eating up $18.6 million over its first three days of wide release.

Its four-day gross should wind up around $25 million.

Check out the three-day box office estimates for the July 1-3 weekend below.