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San Andreas claims top spot, knocks Mad Max: Fury Road into second

June 1, 2015 4:35

Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson disaster flick San Andreas claimed the top spot at the box office in its opening weekend, taking $3.221m on 449 screens.

The film, which follows the life of a rescue chopper pilot who sets off to rescue his daughter after a massive earthquake rocks California, bumped Mad Max: Fury Road into second place after its fortnight at the top, having earned a total of $16.327m after $2.519m on 389 screens.

Spy, the Fox film starring Melissa McCarthy and Jason Statham, was in third place with $2.442m on 369 screens.

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Australia box office Disney film Helen Mirren Hoyts Jason Statham Mad Max: Fury Road Melissa McCarthy
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