Elio' looks to debut in third place behind the live-action 'Dragon' pic and Danny Boyle's zombie sequel '28 Years Later,' which is opening in second place with a solid $30 million or more.

Sony’s “28 Years Later” got a running start at the domestic box office with $14 million across Friday and preview screenings. Meanwhile, Disney’s original animated adventure “Elio” is in danger of hitting the lowest debut ever for a Pixar production.

Universal/DreamWorks' "How to Train Your Dragon" will hold on to the No. 1 spot at the box office with a $35 million second weekend, topping the estimated $29 million opening of Sony's "28 Years Later" and the studio-worst $20 million start of Disney/Pixar's "Elio.