'Dragon Ball Super: Broly' has 'amazing' opening day. What parents need to know

SALT LAKE CITY — "Dragon Ball Super: Broly" just went Super Saiyan at the box office.

The animated film, which was recently released in theaters ahead of the weekend, earned more than $5 million on its opening day, according to Deadline. Some estimates say the film could earn $11 million in its first six days and that the opening day number might jump to $7 million.

Why it matters: As Deadline puts it, "It's an amazing first-day result for January when you consider the fact that there are no K-12 schools off, and only 30 percent college. However, the Dragon Ball anime brand plays to several generations from kids to adults."

Interesting: "Broly" opening day destroyed the $1.8 million opening weekend for "Dragon Ball Z: Resurrection F," which was released to 913 theaters in 2015. That film only corralled $8 million in its U.S. release.

Story: "Broly" tells the story of fighters Goku and Vegeta defending the planet against Broly, a legendary Super Saiyan warrior they've never faced before.

Should you watch?: The "Dragon Ball" series gained popularity in the United States in the late '90s and early 2000s. It's had several new animated series launched through the years — most recent the "Dragon Ball Super" series, which you can watch on Cartoon Network — and has remained in U.S. pop culture.

• The new film, according to Screen Rant, does well to reference past series and remind viewers of previous iterations of the show.
• "So many little nods to the series past are crammed into the non-fighting segments that it feels like a nostalgia trip even if the film isn't setting itself up as a love letter to the franchise," according to Screen Rant.

Family matters: The film is rated PG and contains mild language and violence.

• From Common Sense Media: "In addition to the many scenes of hand-to-hand combat, there's also mass genocidal destruction, sparring, murder, and deadly weapon use. Language includes occasional insults like "bastard,' 'moron,' 'idiot,' and 'dumb ass,' but there's no sex — just hyper-muscled male characters (who are often shirtless) and curvy, cleavage-sporting female characters. Amid all the fighting, the importance of teamwork, self-control, and courage are explored."

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