'Lego Batman' dominates 'Fifty Shades Darker' film
LOS ANGELES — Moviegoers could choose violence, sex or family-friendly fare with three diverse new offerings that all drew healthy numbers at the North American box office over the weekend.
“The Lego Batman Movie” took the top spot with $55.6 million, dominating “Fifty Shades Darker,” which attracted $46.8 million, according to studio estimates Sunday.
The spinoff of 2014’s “Lego Movie” benefited from good reviews and a lack of competition in the family space. Warner Bros.’ next Lego spinoff, “The Lego Ninjago Movie,” is set for September.
U.S. audiences were less curious about the exploits of Christian Grey and Ana Steele the second time around. The sequel didn’t compare to “Fifty Shades of Grey’s” $85.2 million debut in 2015.
The other R-rated sequel, “John Wick: Chapter 2,” took third place with $30 million.