This file photo taken on December 18, 2019 shows actors Daisy Ridley and John Boyega posing upon arrival for the European premiere in London of “Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker” (Tolga AKMEN)
<p>Los Angeles (AFP) – "Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker" continued to soar at North American theaters, taking $72.4 million over its second weekend, industry watcher Exhibitor Relations said Monday.</p><p>The Disney film, marketed as a grand finale of the nine-film "Skywalker Saga," drew mixed reviews and was down considerably from last weekend’s lofty $177.4 million opening.</p><p>But it has compiled a strong domestic total of $362.2 million.</p><p>It maintained a big lead over the No. 2 film, Sony’s "Jumanji: The Next Level," an action sequel starring Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson and Kevin Hart, which had $35.3 million in North American ticket sales for the Friday-through-Sunday period.</p><p>Also unchanged in third was Disney’s "Frozen II," with $16.9 million. The animated musical film has Broadway star Idina Menzel voicing Queen Elsa in her latest adventures.</p><p>Louisa May Alcott’s classic novel "Little Women" has been brought to the screen many times — no fewer than seven, by Variety’s count — but the new version from director Greta Gerwig has drawn strong reviews and netted $16.8 million to place fourth in its debut this weekend.</p><p>The film stars Saoirse Ronan, Emma Watson and Laura Dern in the story of the joys and struggles of four sisters during the US Civil War.</p><p>In fifth was new Fox/Disney release "Spies in Disguise," at $13.4 million. The animated children’s film features the voices of Will Smith and Tom Holland.</p><p>Rounding out the top 10 were:</p><p>"Knives Out" ($9.9 million)</p><p>"Uncut Gems" ($9.6 million)</p><p>"Cats" ($4.8 million)</p><p>"Bombshell" ($4.8 million)</p><p>"Richard Jewell" ($3.1 million)</p><p></p>

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