Alien: Romulus has ousted Deadpool and Wolverine from the top spot at the US box office after the Marvel film enjoyed a three-week reign.

The latest chapter in the Alien saga raked in $41.5 million at the US box office during its opening weekend, as well as an impressive $108.2 million worldwide, according to Variety.

Cinema-goers have been eagerly awaiting the newest instalment in the franchise, flocking to theatres in droves since its global release on Friday. It is the seventh film in the…