HOLLYWOOD - 'Guardians of the Galaxy' easily rules at the movies closing out a troubled summer at the box office.

Globally, the film has earned $553.6 million.

The newest entries 'As Above, So Below' and 'The November Man' did only modest business, coming in No. 5 and No. 6 behind 'Guardians', 'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles', 'If I Stay' and R-rated comedy 'Let's Be Cops'.

Hollywood is more than ready to say goodbye to one of the most disappointing summers in memory, although some prospered, such as Disney and market-leader Fox.

North American revenue for the season came in at an estimated $4.05 billion, marking an eight-year low. Revenue is down 15 percent from last year's record haul. (Source: The Hollywood Reporter)

Story Date: September 6, 2014