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‘Suicide Squad’ loses some luster in 2nd box-office weekend

LOS ANGELES

The colorful crew of “Suicide Squad” got duller in its second weekend in theaters, with audiences hungry for the raunchy fare of animated “Sausage Party.”

Warner Bros.’ intensely scrutinized comic-book film broke records last weekend and managed to stay atop the box office with $43.8 million, according to studio estimates Sunday. But its earnings dropped a steep 67 percent from last weekend.

Estimated ticket sales for Friday through Sunday at U.S. and Canadian theaters, according to comScore. Where available, the latest international numbers for Friday through Sunday are also included. Final domestic figures will be released today:

1.“Suicide Squad,” $43.8 million ($58.7 million international).

2.“Sausage Party,” $33.6 million ($2.6 million international).

3.“Pete’s Dragon,” $21.5 million ($5.1 million international).

4.“Jason Bourne,” $13.6 million ($18.6 million international).

5.“Bad Moms,” $11.5 million ($6.2 million international).

Associated Press