‘ Hobbs & Shaw’ repeats at No. 1

LOS ANGELES — Audiences helped the “Fast & Furious” spinoff “Hobbs & Shaw” take another lap at No. 1 even with an onslaught of four new major releases this weekend. From family films to R- rated adult fare, moviegoers had their pick as studios tried to capitalize on the waning days of summer. But although August can be a great opportunity for nonsuperhero films, it’s not a sure thing. And this weekend some, such as “Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark,” fared better than others, like the Melissa McCarthy and Tiffany Haddish mob thriller “The Kitchen.”

“There are always going to be casualties when there are this many openers,” said Paul Dergarabedian, the senior media analyst for box office tracker Comscore. “They cannot always be lined up in the top four rankings.”

“Hobbs & Shaw” managed to hold on to first place again. According to estimates from Universal Pictures Sunday, the Dwayne Johnson and Jason Statham action flick fell 58% from its first weekend but added $ 25.4 million from North American theaters. It’s now grossed $ 108.5 million domestically and $ 332.6 million worldwide.

Estimated ticket sales, in millions, for Friday through Sunday at U. S. and Canadian theaters, according to Comscore.

1. “Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw” — $ 25.4

2. “Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark” — $ 20.8

3. “The Lion King” — $ 20.0

4. “Dora and the Lost City of Gold” — $ 17.0

5. “Once Upon a Time ... in Hollywood” — $ 11.6

6. “The Art of Racing in the Rain” — $ 8.1

7. “The Kitchen” — $ 5.5

8. “Spider- Man: Far From Home” — $ 5.3

9. “Toy Story 4” — $ 4.4

10. “Bring the Soul: The Movie” — $ 2.3