It looks like the Disney/Marvel powerhouse has another hit franchise on its hands. Taking in $94 million during its debut weekend, Guardians Of The Galaxy has set an all new record for highest grossing domestic release in August.

Additionally, the film also captured the new record for an August IMAX debut with $11.7 million. When you add in the fact that it grabbed another $66.4 million overseas, we see the premiere weekend settling in at a very satisfying $160.4 million overall. For a film that had a production budget of $170 million, Guardians has shown that the Marvel name is a massive draw for moviegoers, even with little-known characters. It also more than justifies placing this movie in the capable hands of director James Gunn.