Watch a Selection of Clips from Finding Dory

According to industry forecasts, the film will most likely break the opening record for an animated film, now held by “Shrek the Third” ($121.6 million).

Coming Soon reports that Disney and Pixar’s Finding Dory has set a new Thursday preview record for an animated film, bringing in $9.2 million. This places it above Minions ($6.2 million), Despicable Me 2 ($4.7 million), Toy Story 3 ($4.0 million) and Inside Out (#3.7 million). The movie is off to a solid start at the Friday box office for a projected weekend debut in the $30 million-$34 million range.

Dory, voiced by Ellen DeGeneres, suddenly begins remembering glimpses of her past and the parents she left behind in California, setting her off on a quest to be reunited with them.

Dory may have trouble recalling exactly what – or who – she’s searching for, but she won’t give up until she uncovers her past and discovers something else along the way: self-acceptance.

Maybe you’re still on the fence (yeah right) or maybe you just want to watch about six clips from Finding Dory.

Everyone’s favourite forgetful blue tang, Dory, and her friends Nemo and Marlin are on a search for answers about Dory. And where did she learn to speak whale?

This is the flawless movie for a family outing on the public holiday and any time thereafter. That’s exactly what the Pixar sequel is doing at the box office.

Finding Nemo’s co-writer/director Andrew Stanton once again pens the screenplay and steers the action (this time with the help of Angus MacLane) ensuring that, for fans, it’s a welcome addition to that fishy tale, with the same blend of humour, compassion and family-loving warmth. Finding Dory sits somewhere in the middle – it’s a charming follow-up with plenty of laughs and life lessons, but leans a little too heavily on the lasting appeal of its predecessor.