The galactic action film Guardians of the Galaxy was the top choice for moviegoers for a fourth weekend in a row. It was the top summer blockbuster and held strong against other film openings. The movie is based upon the Marvel Comic of the same name and stars Zoe Saldana, Chris Pratt, and Dave Bautista. Released on August 1, it made $10.2 million on the fourth weekend. It is expected to cross $300 million in domestic sales.

Guardians tells the story of Peter Quill and his team of guardians who help him in a quest to save the galaxy before it is destroyed by Ronan the Accuser. It uses special effects to bring the characters and adventure to life. With action, humor, and a good storyline, this film beat out many others, including Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and The November Man to claim the top spot at the box office. It has been so successful, a sequel is in the works and scheduled for release in 2017. With the film leading for the fourth weekend, Guardians will be one of the top movies of 2014.

It hasn’t been a good summer for movie theatres. Sales have been lackluster with weak sequels and uninspiring plots. The dynamic team battling it out for the future of the cosmos was a stellar hit with audiences domestic and abroad. It is also another major win for Marvel Comics and Disney, which released the film. Guardians may continue to do well in theatres into the fall. If this film is any indication, the sequel could prove to be a box office hit as well. Audiences love the offbeat characters and the quest to save the world from the villain Ronan. Zoe Saldana and Chris Pratt will have more adventures in the universe to look forward to.