“Deadpool & Wolverine” has regained the box office crown from “Alien: Romulus,” pulling in $18.3 million in its fifth weekend in theaters, according to industry estimates released Sunday.
Marvel’s mash-up sequel to its 2016 hit edged out the latest installment of the long-running “Alien” franchise, which took in $16.2 million one week after opening in first place, Comscore reported.
“It Ends with Us,” a domestic violence drama starring Blake Lively — who is married to “Deadpool & Wolverine” star Ryan Reynolds — took in $11.8 million Friday through Sunday in its third weekend in North American theaters.
“Blink Twice,” a thriller starring Channing Tatum and directed by actress Zoe Kravitz, opened with $7.3 million for fourth place.
Fifth place went to the faith-based drama “The Forge,” which opened with $6.6 million.
Rounding out the top 10 domestic releases were “Twisters” ($6.2 million), the 15th anniversary re-release of “Coraline” ($5 million), “The Crow” ($4.6 million), “Despicable Me 4” ($4.4 million) and “Inside Out 2” ($2.1 million).