'The Lego Batman Movie' tops box office weekend, beating out 'Fifty Shades Darker'

Action Figures and Statues of 'The Lego Batman Movie' on display for the New York Screening at AMC Loews Lincoln Square 13 on February 9, 2017 in New York City.

Actors Jamie Dornan and Dakota Johnson attend the premiere of Universal Pictures' 'Fifty Shades Darker' at The Theatre at Ace Hotel on February 2, 2017 in Los Angeles, California.

Actor Keanu Reeves attends Summit Entertainment's premiere of 'John Wick' at the ArcLight Hollywood on October 22, 2014 in Hollywood, California.

It was not even a contest. Chris Mckay's 3D computer-animated superhero action-comedy film "The Lego Batman Movie" continues its box office reign with $55.6 million, beating out "Fifty Shades Darker" and "John Wick: Chapter 2."

"The Lego Batman Movie," starring Will Arnet, Michael Cera, and Zach Galifianakis, is nearing the $100 million mark globally, according to IGN. It has grossed $53 million in the United States and Canada and another $37.2 million in other territories.

Taking the second spot was the erotic romantic drama film "Fifty Shades Darker," which debuted to $46.8 million. Coming in at No. 3 was the Keanu Reeves-starrer film "John Wick: Chapter 2" that earned an estimated $30 million, which is more than double what the first film racked up during its opening weekend.

Rounding out the top five were "Split" and "Hidden Figures," which earned $9.3 million and $8 million, respectively. "The Lego Batman Movie's" success came as a surprise to many as it thumped down competitors with larger budgets and bigger star power.

"Brick by brick, 'The Lego Movie' launched related stories," Warner Bros. President of Domestic Distribution Jeff Goldstein said in a press statement obtained by Variety. "This was just a fun and cool story."

"The Lego Batman Movie" might be kicking up some serious box-office numbers domestically, but some analysts had predicted the animated film would make more than $60 million. Still, the film has received mainly positive reviews from critics.

The story of "The Lego Batman Movie" revolves around Bruce Wayne aka Batman (Arnett), who must not only deal with the criminals of Gotham City, but also the responsibility of raising a boy he adopted. Meanwhile, below are the Top 10 weekend box office estimates:

1. "The Lego Batman Movie" - $55.6 million
2. "Fifty Shades Darker" - $46.8 million
3. "John Wick: Chapter Two" - $30 million
4. "Split" - $9.3 million
5. "Hidden Figures" - $8 million
6. "A Dog's Purpose" - $7.4 million
7. "Rings" - $5.8 million
8. "La La Land" - $5 million
9. "Lion" - $4.1 million
10. "Space Between Us" - $1.8 million

For now, check out the official trailer for "The Lego Batman Movie" below: