Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2

There's nothing like a family-friendly animated movie to help shake off the September doldrums and 'Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs 2' performed as expected. Although Sony's big release effortlessly took the number one spot, this weekend had a few other bright spots, namely a handful of independent films doing quite well in more limited release.

It's a weekend crowded with newcomers at theaters, with various entertainments aimed at all ages and interests.

After leaving Swallow Falls in the first movie, Flint and the gang must return after learning it's overrun by sentient food beasties.

'Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs 2,' the highly-anticipated sequel to 2009's surprise hit doesn't come out until the fall, but thankfully we have a first look at the animated pic right now: a lovely new image that shows off the movie's bevy of "food-imals," which are just what they sound like! Shrimpanzees anyone?