![The magical 'Fantastic Beasts' sequel took the top spot for the latest box office weekend. [Image via Warner Bros. Pictures/YouTube]](https://staticr1.blastingcdn.com/media/photogallery/2018/11/19/660x290/b_502x220x82/the-magical-fantastic-beasts-sequel-took-the-top-spot-for-the-latest-box-office-weekend-image-via-warner-bros-picturesyoutube_2146705.jpg "The magical 'Fantastic Beasts' sequel took the top spot for the latest box office weekend. [Image via Warner Bros. Pictures/YouTube]")
The Thanksgiving holiday is on the way and families are heading out to see films at the theaters. Over the past weekend, a few new entries checked into the top five with one of those taking the top spot. All five will be vying for more dollars over the holiday weeks ahead. Here are the five top Movies in terms of box office revenue for November 16 through 18 (per Box Office Mojo).
'Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindewald' (2018)
The new J.K. Rowlings film brings another prequel to the 'Harry Potter' franchise. Its magic continues at the box office, taking the top spot with $62.2 million in its debut weekend.
#FantasticBeasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald is “Jaw-Dropping.” Get tickets: https://t.co/JDjIHC6MsJ pic.twitter.com/0TCMiTWcCK
— Fantastic Beasts (@FantasticBeasts) November 15, 2018
'Dr. Seuss' The Grinch' (2018)
'The Grinch' continues to bring the green! While Disney's 'Nutcracker' film failed, 'The Grinch' is continuing to rule the early holiday season. It was the No. 1 film a week ago and drops to No. 2 with another $38 million-plus earned at the box office.
Here we go. #TheGrinch is in theaters NOW. Get tickets: https://t.co/664t4aoYhz pic.twitter.com/VXKqXtDang
— The Grinch (@grinchmovie) November 9, 2018
