"Alien: Covenant" edged out "Guardians of the Galaxy, Vol. Ridley Scott's latest "Alien" exploit opened with $36 million in ticket sales, according to studio estimates Sunday. Fox's "Alien: Covenant" is a dark, R-rated scare-fest about slimy, parasitic space monsters; Disney's "Guardians" is a sweet, family-centered romp across the cosmos. Estimated ticket sales for Friday through Sunday at U.S. and Canadian theaters, according to comScore. ———Estimated ticket sales for Friday through Sunday at international theaters (excluding the U.S. and Canada), according to comScore:1.

Source: ABC News May 21, 2017 15:54 UTC