Warner Bros. superhero film "Aquaman" is the new North American box office king, collecting around 67 million U.S. dollars during its first three days of release in North American theaters.

Jason Momoa poses at the Australian premiere of Aquaman on December 18, 2018 in Gold Coast, Australia. [Photo: VCG/ Chris Hyde]

It is also the No.1 film at the global box office for the third weekend in a row, bringing in 91 million dollars for a global total of over 480 million dollars.

Based on the DC Comics character of the same name, the film is the sixth installment in the DC Extended Universe. Directed by James Wan, it stars Jason Momoa in the title role.

The film reveals the origin story of half-human, half-Atlantean Arthur Curry. As the heir to the underwater kingdom of Atlantis, Curry must step forward to lead his people against his half-brother who seeks to unite the seven underwater kingdoms against the surface world.

Disney's musical fantasy film "Mary Poppins Returns" landed in second place for the pre-Christmas weekend with an estimated 22 million dollars after opening on Wednesday.

Another newcomer, "Bumblebee", opened in third spot with an estimated 21 million dollars in its debut. The film is the sixth installment of the "Transformers" film series.

Sony's superhero film "Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse" moved to the fourth place with an estimated 17 million dollars in its second weekend.