LOS ANGELES — The family sequel “Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules” debuted as the No. 1 movie with $24.4 million. The girl-power action fantasy “Sucker Punch” opened at No. 2 with $19 million.

The previous weekend’s top movie, the sci-fi thriller “Limitless,” slipped to third with $15.2 million. “Rodrick Rules” did a bit more business than its predecessor, “Diary of a Wimpy Kid,” which opened a year ago with $22.1 million.