VIDEO : Blade Runner Wins U.S. Box Office

The long-awaited sequel Blade Runner: 2049 won the box office top spot. The win comes three and a half decades since the original Blade Runner hit the big screen in 1982. But with takings of $31.5m in North American theaters, the sci-fi reboot didn't enjoy the sensational opening its rave reviews suggested it might. Despite a disappointing first weekend, Blade Runner did not face much competition for the top spot. Fox's The Mountain Between Us, which came in second place, earning just $10.1m.