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Box office: ‘Doctor Strange,’ ‘Trolls’ stay on top

Poppy, left, voiced by Anna Kendrick, and Branch, voiced by Justin Timberlake, are featured in the film “Trolls,” which held steady at the box office for the second week. (DreamWorks Animation)
Associated Press

LOS ANGELES – Marvel’s mystical superhero adventure “Doctor Strange” and the musical animated release “Trolls” remained No. 1 and No. 2 at the box office for the second straight weekend, while new releases “Arrival” and “Almost Christmas” opened strongly.

Disney’s “Doctor Strange” took in $43 million over the weekend, according to final ticket sales figures Monday. “Troll” followed behind with $35 million.

The Amy Adams-led science-fiction thriller “Arrival” debuted with a better-than-expected $24.1 million. And the holiday-themed comedy “Almost Christmas” also landed solidly with $15.1 million.

1. “Doctor Strange” $42,970,065 / $152,952,234 (2)

2. “Trolls” $34,979,577 / $93,943,892 (2)

3. “Arrival” $24,074,047 / $24,074,047 (1)

4. “Almost Christmas” $15,134,235 / $15,134,235 (1)

5. “Hacksaw Ridge” $10,630,873 / $32,120,194 (2)

6. “The Accountant” $4,412,248 / $77,568,003 (5)

7. “Tyler Perry’s Boo! A Madea Halloween” $3,519,903 / $70,377,982 (4)

8. “Shut In” $3,502,440 / $3,502,440 (1)

9. “Jack Reacher: Never Go Back” $3,303,081 / $54,564,792 (4)

10. “Inferno” $3,260,497 / $31,592,512 (3)