The new film “Alien: Romulus” topped the North American box office during its opening weekend. Released by 20th Century Studios, the movie brought in significant earnings in the U.S. and Canada, with strong international revenue as well. The Walt Disney Company, which owns 20th Century Studios, also saw success with “Deadpool & Wolverine,” which remained in second place after four weekends. Disney’s movies have made a big impact on the summer box office, contributing to a large share of the season’s revenue.

Even though August is usually a quieter time for movies, the success of “Deadpool & Wolverine” has improved the overall performance for this time of year. This summer, which began with modest expectations, has turned out better than anticipated. “Alien: Romulus,” directed by Fede Álvarez and featuring a young cast, has received positive reviews. The romantic drama “It Ends With Us,” adapted from a popular novel, secured third place and has performed well considering its production cost. “Twisters” came in fourth, and a re-release of “Coraline” rounded out the top five. However, “Borderlands,” a video game adaptation, is struggling at the box office despite its high production budget. Final ticket sales for the weekend will be confirmed soon, but the top five films are “Alien: Romulus,” “Deadpool & Wolverine,” “It Ends With Us,” “Twisters,” and “Coraline.”