The DC superhero holds on to the top spot at the global box office, adding US$126.4 million to its total grosses. “Aquaman” is followed by “Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse” in second place and “The Grinch” in third.

Now out in some 40 countries, “Aquaman” has grossed US$261.3 million since opening in China December 7. This week, the superhero, played by Jason Momoa, sees off competition from “Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse,” which grossed US$56.4 million. “The Grinch” comes in third place with US$34.9 million.

“Bohemian Rhapsody” and “Fantastic Beasts: Crimes of Grindelwald” are both still hanging on in the top 10, totalling US$636 million and US$596 million respectively since release.

This week’s new entries include Clint Eastwood’s latest movie, “The Mule.” Grossing US$17.2 million, the movie, based on a true story, lands in seventh place.

Global box office top 10:

1. Aquaman – US$126.4 million

2. Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse – US$56.4 million

3. Dr Seuss’ The Grinch – US$34.9 million

4. Bohemian Rhapsody – US$24.2 million

5. Mortal Engines – US$19.0 million

6. Ralph Breaks The Internet – US$17.5 million

7. The Mule – US$17.2 million

8. Fantastic Beasts: Crimes of Grindelwald – US$15.4 million

9. My Neighbor Totoro 30th An Studio Ghibli – US$13.0 million

10. Dragon Ball Z Super: Broly – US$8.7 million