Talking apes wrestled the top spot of the box-office weekend from a stuntman as KINGDOM OF THE PLANET OF THE APES finished $6.8 million ahead of THE FALL GUY.

"Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes" has injected the franchise with a new purpose and zest that portends perhaps even better entries to come in the future.

"Challengers" failed to repeat as the top film of the box-office weekend as newcomer "The Fall Guy" easily claimed first place by a margin of $20.4 million.