After tamping down expectations a tad, this turns out to be a franchise-best opening for the “Ant Man” corner of the marvel universe.

Deadline.com’s projections, that “Puss in Boots: The Last Wish,” would finish second, edging out “Avatar: The Way of Water” and “Magic Mike’s Last Dance” in a weekend of almost nothing but sequels, were off. See the correct order below.

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