VIDEO : 'Aquaman' Sinks 'Mary Poppins Returns'

LOS ANGELES (Variety.com) - Jason Momoa?s ?Aquaman? is the King of the Seven Seas ? and now the box office. The DC adventure dominated in North America with a splashy $72 million debut, including previews. Cast member Jason Momoa performs a haka dance at the premiere for "Aquaman" in Los Angeles, California, U.S., December 12, 2018. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni/File Photo That?s a hefty start during a month that, aside from ?Star Wars? movies, tends to field smaller opening weekends that pick up steam as audiences have off from work and school between Christmas and New Years.