after the success of the 3d re-release of "the many adventures of winnie the pooh", disney and pixar re-released "finding nemo" in 3d on september 14, 2012, with a conversion cost estimated below $5 million. for the opening weekend of its 3d re-release in north america, "finding nemo" grossed $16.7 million, debuting at the no. 2 spot behind "". from seven foreign markets, it earned a total of $5.1 million.