Over the weekend, the science fiction thriller 'Mercy' starring Chris Pratt grossed $11 million in its opening weekend, according to estimates. This ended the five-week reign of 'Avatar: The Way of Water' at the North American box office. Pratt plays a man on trial for killing his wife in the film, produced by Amazon MGM Studios, with his fate in the hands of an AI judge. Estimates show 'Avatar: The Way of Water,' the third installment in James Cameron's massive franchise, took second place in the United States and Canada with $7 million for the week, adding to its cumulative total. This total rose to $378.5 million domestically, plus an additional $1 billion internationally, according to Box Office Mojo. The animated Disney film 'Zootopia 2,' an Oscar nominee, held onto third place with $5.7 million, surpassing the $400 million mark in the U.S. and Canada. In fourth place was 'The Housemaid' from Lionsgate, which grossed $14.9 million. The film is based on a best-selling novel by Frieda McFadden and follows a young woman (Sydney Sweeney) working for a wealthy couple (Amanda Seyfried and Brandon Sklenar) who harbor dark secrets. Rounding out the top five was the zombie horror film '28 Years Later: The Blood Temple,' the fourth film in the series, which earned $3.6 million. Here are the rest of the films in the top 10: 6. 'Martin Supreme' ($3.5 million). 7. 'Return to Silent Hill' ($3.3 million). 8. 'The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring' ($2 million in its re-release). 9. 'Hamnet' ($1 million). 10. 'Prime' ($1.6 million).
