LOS ANGELES — “The Wolverine” slashed monsters and minions to debut at No. 1 atop the weekend box office.
The Fox film featuring Hugh Jackman’s sixth turn as the claw-fisted superhero opened with $55 million, according to studio estimates yesterday.
Last weekend’s top movie, the low-budget Warner Bros. horror flick “The Conjuring,” slipped to second place, adding another $22.1 million to its North American take.
“Despicable Me 2” was in third with $16 million. The animated sequel has made more than $600 million worldwide since it came out four weeks ago.
“Turbo,” was in fourth place with $13.3 million. “Grown Ups 2” followed with $11.5 million.
Woody Allen’s latest, “Blue Jasmine,” opened in just six theaters but still brought in $612,767.