Will "Peabody" Disappoint DreamWorks' Investors?

DreamWorks Animation investors can breathe a sigh of relief: The company's Mr. Peabody & Sherman film is off to a solid start in theaters. The movie grossed $32.5 million in ticket sales to take second place at the box office last weekend.

In the video below, Fool contributor Demitrios Kalogeropoulos puts that opening tally into perspective, noting that it's a stronger launch than two of DreamWorks' recent disappointments, Turbolast year and Rise of the Guardians in 2012. However, Mr. Peabody has a higher profitability bar to meet than those movies, as it likely cost about $145 million to produce. For that reason, investors will want to keep a close eye on box office results over the next few weeks to see if the movie continues to attract a sufficient audience.

Want to retire wealthy?
It's no secret that investors tend to be impatient with the market, but the best investment strategy is to buy shares in solid businesses and keep them for the long term. In the special free report "3 Stocks That Will Help You Retire Rich," The Motley Fool shares investment ideas and strategies that could help you build wealth for years to come. Click here to grab your free copy today.

The article Will "Peabody" Disappoint DreamWorks' Investors? originally appeared on Fool.com.

Demitrios Kalogeropoulos has no position in any stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool recommends DreamWorks Animation. Try any of our Foolish newsletter services free for 30 days. We Fools may not all hold the same opinions, but we all believe that considering a diverse range of insights makes us better investors. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.

Copyright © 1995 - 2014 The Motley Fool, LLC. All rights reserved. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.