Zootopia tops US box office

Zootopia has debuted at number one in the US box office with an impressive $73m opening weekend.

The animation – featuring the voice talents of Idris Elba, Ginnifer Goodwin and Shakira – fought off competition from London Has Fallen, which is new at 2 with $21.7m.

Elsewhere, last week’s number one Deadpool drops down to 3 with $16.4m and Whiskey Tango Foxtrot is at 4 with $7.6m.

Gods of Egypt slides to 5 with $5m, Risen is at 6 with $3.8m and Kung Fu Panda 3 is at 7 with $3.5m.

The top ten in full is as follows:

1. (-) Zootopia – $73,700,000

2. (-) London Has Fallen  – $21,714,000

3. (1) Deadpool – $16,400,000

4. (-) Whiskey Tango Foxtrot – $7,600,000

5. (2) Gods of Egypt – $5,000,000

6. (4) Risen – $3,885,000

7. (3) Kung Fu Panda 3 – $3,525,000

8. (10) The Revenant – $3,325,000

9. (6) Eddie the Eagle – $3,100,000

10. (7) The Witch – $2,509,000

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