LOS ANGELES, March 25 — Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire scared its way to the top of the North American box office this weekend, taking in an estimated US$45.2 million (RM214.2 million) in what one analyst called a “unique and impressive opening”.

“Only four other comedic series in the last 27 years have lasted five episodes,” analyst David A. Gross said, with ticket sales for the latest entry in Sony’s comedy series coming in “well above average for the genre”.