‘Dunkirk’ conquers ‘Emoji,’ ‘Atomic Blonde’ at box office

LOS ANGELES — “Dunkirk’’ has topped the competition once more at the box office, beating newcomers “The Emoji Movie’’ and “Atomic Blonde.’’ Studio estimates on Sunday say Christopher Nolan’s Second World War film dropped 44 per cent from its first weekend and brought in $28.1 million to take first place.

Right behind was “The Emoji Movie,’’ which opened to $25.7 million despite extremely negative reviews.

The ride continues to be smooth for the well-reviewed comedy “Girls Trip,’’ which fell a miniscule 36 per cent from its opening weekend and netted an additional $20.1 million to take third place.

The Charlize Theron action pic “Atomic Blonde’’ debuted in fourth place with $18.6 million.