LOS ANGELES — “The Wolverine” slashed monsters and minions to debut atop the weekend box office. The Fox film featuring Hugh Jackman’s sixth turn as the claw-wielding superhero opened with $55 million in North America.

Last weekend’s top movie, Warner Bros.’ low-budget horror “The Conjuring,” slipped to second.

“The Wolverine,” which is set in Japan and features an international cast, earned another $86.1 million overseas. The film’s opening-week take surpassed the $120 million it cost to make.

Ticket sales this weekend were up almost 30 percent over the same weekend last summer, he said.

“It was a good weekend to be a moviegoer because the choices just got a lot more interesting,” said Paul Dergarabedian of Hollywood.com, noting a mix that includes animated, independent and big-budget action offerings.

Estimated ticket sales for Friday through Sunday at U.S. and Canadian theaters:

1. “The Wolverine,” $55 million

2. “The Conjuring,” $22.1 million

3. “Despicable Me 2,” $16 million

4. “Turbo,” $13.3 million

5. “Grown Ups 2,” $11.5 million

6. “Red 2,” $9.4 million

7. “Pacific Rim,” $7.5 million

8. “The Heat,” $6.85 million

9. “R.I.P.D.,” $5.85 million

10. “Fruitvale Station,” $4.65 million.