“Civil War” toppled “Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire” from its perch atop the box office, opening with $25.7 million this weekend to lead all films in North America, according to industry estimates released Sunday.
Writer/director Alex Garland’s drama stars Kirsten Dunst, and imagines a near future in which the United States is embroiled in sectarian conflict under an authoritarian president.
“Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire” grossed $15.4 million after spending its first two weeks in first place, Comscore reported.
“Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire” was third with $5.8 million Friday through Sunday in its fourth week in theaters.
“Kung Fu Panda 4” was in fourth place with $5.5 million in its sixth week, followed by “Dune: Part Two” with $4.3 million in its seventh week.
Rounding out the top 10 domestic releases were “Monkey Man” ($4.1 million), “The First Omen” ($3.7 million), “The Long Game” ($1.39 million), “Shrek 2” ($1.35 million) and “SUGA – Agust D Tour `D-DAY’ The Movie,” which opened Wednesday and grossed $990,881, according to Comscore.
