LOS ANGELES — The combined powers of superheroes, the Pixar brand and a drought of family-friendly films helped “Incredibles 2” become the best animated opening of all time, the biggest PG-rated launch ever and the 8th highest film launch overall.

Disney estimated Sunday that the film earned $180 million in its first weekend in North American theaters — far surpassing industry analysts’ loftiest expectations which had the film pegged for a $120 to $140 million debut.

The previous animation record-holder was another Pixar sequel, “Finding Dory,” which had a $135 million launch in 2016. It was Disney’s live-action “Beauty and the Beast” that held the record for a PG debut with $174.8 million in 2017.

According to Disney, adults made up 31 percent of the audience, families accounted for 57 percent and teens 11 percent.

“Incredibles 2” comes 14 years after “The Incredibles,” which at the time boasted one of the biggest animated openings ever. Brad Bird returned to write and direct the sequel, which has been overwhelmingly well-received by critics and audiences.

It knocked “Ocean’s 8” to a distant second in its second weekend in theaters with $19.6 million. “Ocean’s 8” still managed to outdo the non-”Incredibles” newcomers, like the R-rated comedy “Tag,” also a Warner Bros. release, which opened in third place with $14.6 million.

“Solo: A Star Wars Story,” fell to fourth place with $9.1 million. “Deadpool 2” rounded out the top five with $8.8 million.

Sony’s “Superfly” remake landed in seventh place in its first weekend with $6.3 million.

Estimated ticket sales for Friday through Sunday at U.S. and Canadian theaters, according to comScore.

1. “Incredibles 2,” $180 million

2. “Ocean’s 8,” $19.6 million

3. “Tag,” $14.6 million

4. “Solo: A Star Wars Story,” $9.1 million

5. “Deadpool 2,” $8.8 million

6. “Hereditary,” $7 million

7. “Superfly,” $6.3 million

8. “Avengers: Infinity War,” $5.3 million

9. “Adrift,” $2.1 million

10. “Book Club,” $1.9 million