The latest film in the Bourne series has topped the US box office
after taking $60m (£45.3m) on its opening weekend.Jason Bourne, which sees Matt Damon return to the lead role, is the fifth instalment of the franchise.
Last week's number one - Star Trek Beyond - dropped a place after taking a further $24m (£18.1m) over the weekend.
Bad Moms, a comedy starring Mila Kunis and Kristen Bell, took $23.4m (£17.7m) to debut at number three.
The Secret Life of Pets dropped to number four with takings of $18.2m (£13.8m).
Horror film Lights Out rounded off the top five with $10.8m (£8.1m).
Elsewhere in this week's top 10, thriller Nerve - starring Emma Roberts and Dave Franco - landed in eighth place with takings of $9m (£6.8m) on its first weekend of release.
US BOX OFFICE
1. Jason Bourne - $60m (£45.3m) |
2. Star Trek Beyond - $24m (£18.1m) |
3. Bad Moms - $23.4m (£17.7m) |
4. The Secret Life of Pets - $18.2m (£13.8m) |
5. Lights Out - $10.8m (£8.1m) |
Source: ComScore |
Jeremy Renner starred in the fourth, The Bourne Legacy, which was released in 2012.
Damon is also set to appear in forthcoming movie The Great Wall - reportedly the most expensive Chinese film in history.
But his casting has caused controversy, with some fans questioning why an Asian actor was not chosen for his role.
Source: BBC
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