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With Summer officially in the rearview mirror, the Fall season kicks off this weekend with only one new nationwide release: sci-fi action sequel Riddick opens in 3,107 theaters, and should easily take first place at the box office. Add in some appealing holdovers—including surprise hit Instructions Not Included—and this weekend should be a step above the norm for September.Vin Diesel

As reported yesterday, Summer 2013's $4.76 billion in domestic earnings was a new high mark for the movie industry's most important season. Of course, not all movies are sharing equally in that windfall. Sandra BullockMelissa McCarthyPaul FeigWill Smith

It's official—Summer 2013 was the highest-grossing Summer ever, by far.

Over a busier-than-expected three-day weekend, 3D concert flick One Direction: This is Us narrowly took first place at the box office ahead of Lee Daniels' The Butler. Including Labor Day, however, The Butler ultimately came out on top over the holiday weekend.Miley CyrusJustin BieberJennifer AnistonMatt Damon

The month of September typically serves as a transition period between the big-budget blockbusters of the Summer and the high-minded prestige fare of the Fall. As a result, September releases tend to be fairly modest, and September is consistently the lowest-grossing month of the year at the domestic box office. Vin DieselLuc BessonJames WanHugh JackmanJake GyllenhaalTerrence HowardViola DavisJoseph Gordon-LevittRon Howard

Summer 2013 officially comes to an end over Labor Day weekend, which is looking to be even quieter than usual this year. One Direction: This is Us has a good shot at taking first place from Lee Daniels' The Butler, though it's unlikely it reaches the same level as the Miley Cyrus and Justin Bieber concert movies. Meanwhile, Getaway and Closed Circuit also open nationwide, though it wouldn't be surprising if both finished under $5 million.Ethan HawkeSelena Gomez

On a very slow late-August weekend, Lee Daniels' The Butler easily held on to the top spot at the box office. We're the Millers also continued to play well, while all three new nationwide releases opened to less than $10 million.Edgar WrightWoody AllenMatt Damon

While the Summer season isn't officially over yet, for all intents and purposes the glory days are now officially behind us. Edgar WrightWoody AllenCate Blanchett

Thanks to its strong appeal among neglected adult audiences, Lee Daniels' The Butler easily took first place at the box office this weekend. Meanwhile, Kick-Ass 2 opened well below its predecessor, while Jobs and Paranoia both bombed.Jennifer AnistonJason SudeikisMatt DamonAshton KutcherTyler PerryHarrison FordAdam Sandler

The Summer movie season is finally starting to wind down, though that didn't stop studios from scheduling four different nationwide releases this weekend. Judging exclusively by fanboy buzz, Kick-Ass 2 seems like the top contender, though Lee Daniels' The Butler has strong appeal among neglected adult audiences and could wind up over-performing. Meanwhile, Paranoia and Jobs each seem poised to open below $10 million.Nicolas CageJim CarreyForest WhitakerAshton KutcherLiam HemsworthHarrison FordGary Oldman

On a very busy weekend for new releases, Elysium took first place with $29.8 million. The real winner, though, was road trip comedy We're the Millers, which did surprisingly strong business. Meanwhile, Planes got off to a fine start, while Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters opened way below its predecessor.Neill BlomkampPeter JacksonMatt DamonJennifer AnistonDenzel WashingtonMark Wahlberg

Four new nationwide releases enter an already crowded marketplace this weekend. Elysium, the last of this Summer 2013's $100 million-budgeted movies, should take first place, though it may fall short of matching director Neill Blomkamp's 2009 hit District 9.Matt DamonTom CruiseJason SudeikisJennifer AnistonChris ColumbusWoody Allen

The final month of Summer got off to a modest start this weekend. 2 Guns took first place but fell short of $30 million, while The Smurfs 2 opened way below its predecessor. The Top 12 earned $123.3 million, which is up eight percent from last year but makes this the quietest weekend yet this Summer.Baltasar KormákurMark WahlbergDenzel WashingtonWoody Allen

Continuing the Summer's winning streak, aggregate domestic box office in the month of July came in at an excellent $1.37 billion. That isn't quite a new record for the month, though it does make it the second-highest-grossing month of all-time behind July 2011 ($1.395 billion). Adam SandlerSandra BullockMelissa McCarthyJerry Bruckheimer

While the Summer box office always cools off during August, it will at least remain hot through the first weekend this year. Playing at 3,025 locations, Denzel Washington/Mark Wahlberg action comedy 2 Guns should take first place with over $30 million. The Smurfs 2 also opens this weekend, though it's burning off some demand with a Wednesday start and should wind up in the $20 million range.

With high-profile releases like Elysium, 2 Guns and The Smurfs 2, the month of August should be a solid end to a record-breaking Summer at the domestic box office. Still, don't expect August to set its own record: the current champ is August 2007 with $920.5 million, and the upcoming lineup probably isn't strong enough to match that.Denzel WashingtonMark WahlbergNeill BlomkampMatt DamonJennifer AnistonJason SudeikisChris ColumbusLee DanielsLiam HemsworthHarrison FordGary OldmanJoseph Gordon-LevittAshton Kutcher

The Wolverine easily took first place this weekend, though its opening weekend was a far cry from the last few X-Men movies featuring Hugh Jackman as the immortal hero. Meanwhile, The Conjuring had a fantastic hold for a horror movie, while Fruitvale Station did good business in its nationwide expansion.James WanAdam SandlerTom CruiseWill SmithWoody Allen