NEW YORK — In an unlikely battle of sequels, “Thor: The Dark World” bested “The Best Man Holiday” at the box office.

Disney’s “Thor: The Dark World” continued its box-office reign with $38.5 million in its second week of release.

Opening 15 years after the original “The Best Man,” the R-rated romantic comedy “The Best Man Holiday” opened strongly with $30.6 million.

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

1. “Thor: The Dark World,” $38.5 million

2. “The Best Man Holiday,” $30.6 million

3. “Last Vegas,” $8.9 million

4. “Free Birds,” $8.3 million

5. “Jackass Presents: Bad Grandpa,” $7.7 million

6. “Gravity,” $6.3 million

7. “Ender’s Game,” $6.2 million

8. “12 Years a Slave,” $4.7 million

9. “Captain Phillips,” $4.5 million

10. “About Time,” $3.5 million.

By The Associated Press