Entertainment News Roundup: 'Aquaman' debuts at No.1 with USD 72 mln, 'Mary Poppins Returns' beats 'Bumblebee' at Box office

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Box Office: 'Aquaman' debuts at No. 1 with $72 million, 'Mary Poppins Returns' beats 'Bumblebee'

Jason Momoa's "Aquaman" is the King of the Seven Seas -- and now the box office. The DC adventure dominated in North America with a splashy $72 million debut, including previews. That's a hefty start during a month that, aside from "Star Wars" movies, tends to field smaller opening weekends that pick up steam as audiences have off from work and school between Christmas and New Years. As expected, "Aquaman" easily fended off fellow newcomers "Mary Poppins Returns" and "Bumblebee." Those two titles were in a close race for No. 2, though Sunday estimates show "Mary Poppins Returns" narrowly defeating "Bumblebee."

(With inputs from Reuters)