LOS ANGELES, July 2 — “World War Z” outearned “Monsters University”over the weekend to top the worldwide box office chart. This apocalyptic horror film starring Brad Pitt grossed US$99.9 million (RM315 million) during its second weekend in commercial theaters.

Meanwhile, the prequel to “Monsters, Inc.,” the computer-animated movie released by Pixar in 2001, dropped a rung to US$90.38 million in gross receipts last weekend.

“Man of Steel” remains on the podium after raking in US$73 million over the weekend; the new Superman franchise adventure has broken the US$500 million barrier since its release.

“Despicable Me 2,” which can only be seen in seven countries in the world, came in fourth (US$41.5 million), ahead of the police action comedy “The Heat” starring Sandra Bullock and Melissa McCarthy (US$40 million). – AFP-Relaxnews