Deadpool and Wolverine: Hugh Jackman stars in Marvel trailer Alien: Romulus has ousted Deadpool and Wolverine from the top spot at the US box office after the Marvel film enjoyed a three-week reign. The latest chapter in the Alien saga raked in $41.5 million at the US box office during its opening weekend, as well as an impressive $108.
2 million worldwide, according to Variety . Cinema-goers have been eagerly awaiting the newest instalment in the franchise, flocking to theatres in droves since its global release on Friday. It is the seventh film in the sci-fi series and bridges the gap between the events of Alien, released in 1979, and Aliens, which debuted in 1986.
The plot centres around a group of young space colonists seeking better living conditions who encounter hostile creatures while exploring a deserted space station. Reportedly produced on a budget of $80 million, the movie has already turned a profit for its creators, surpassing that figure by over $20 million, reports the Mirror . Alien: Romulus has dethroned Deadpool and Wolverine at the box office (Image: 20th Century Studios) READ MORE: Benedict Cumberbatch and Olivia Colman play battling couple in British remake [LATEST] The film features Cailee Spaeny, David Jonsson, Archie Renaux, Isabela Merced, Spike Fearn and Aileen Wu in leading roles.
The sci-fi horror flick has yet to outperform the previous movie in the franchise, with Alien: Covenant (2017) earning $240.9 million at the box office. Meanwhile, Deadpoo.