BeforeThe Hunger Gamessetbox office recordsin March 2012, that month wasn’t normally considered one to launch a franchise. Lately, February has been a go-to month to launch some unconventional blockbusters, following the success of Warner Bros.‘The LEGO Movie($69 million opening, $469.1 million worldwide).Fifty Shades of Grey($85.1 million opening weekend, $571 million worldwide),Kingsman: The Secret Service($36.2 million opening weekend, $414.3 million worldwide) and the R-ratedDeadpool($132.4 million debut, $783.1 million worldwide). This year, three highly-anticipated movies square off, withThe LEGO Moviespin-offThe LEGO Batman moviefacing a pair of R-rated sequels, Universal’ssexually-chargederotic dramaFifty Shades Darkerand Lionsgate’s action-packedJohn Wick: Chapter 2. As expected, all three newcomers fared quite well, butThe LEGO Batman Moviecame out on top with $55.6 million.

Box Office Mojoreports thatThe LEGO Batman Moviedebuted in 4,088 theaters, with this animated spin-off earning an impressive $13,609.Fifty Shades Darkeropened in second place with $46.7 million, opening in 3,710 theaters for an impressive $12,614 per-screen average.John Wick 2debuted in third place with $30 million, opening in 3,113 theaters for a $9,642 per-screen average. WhileFifty Shades of Greydid open big, it was trashed by the critics, earning just a paltry 9% on Rotten Tomatoes, while, bothJohn Wick 2andThe LEGO Batman Movieare already huge critical hits.The LEGO Batman Movieboasts an incredible 91% RT score, whileJohn Wick: Chapter 2currently has an equally-impressive 90% RT score.

This opening marks a sizable decline for theFifty Shades Darkerfranchise, after an $85.1 million opening two years ago, but this sequel has much more competition this time around. It’s also worth noting thatFifty Shades of Greysuffered a massive 73.9% drop in its second weekend, with its opening weekend accounting for 51.3% of its domestic haul. There is still a devoted fan base in place forFifty Shades Darker, with therecent trailerbreaking the trailer views record, with 114 million views in the first 24 hours, beatingStar Wars: The Force Awakens’ record of 112 million. Rounding out the top five is three-time box office champSplit, falling from first to fourth place with $9.3 million, followed by Hidden Figures with $8 million

In the irreverent spirit of fun that madeThe LEGO Movie, a worldwide phenomenon, the self-described leading man of that ensemble, LEGO Batman, stars in his own big-screen adventure:The LEGO Batman Movie. But there are big changes brewing in Gotham, and if he wants to save the city from The Joker’s hostile takeover, Batman may have to drop the lone vigilante thing, attempt to work with others and maybe, just maybe, learn to lighten up. The all-star voice cast forThe LEGO Batman MovieincludesMichael Ceraas Robin,Ralph Fiennesas Alfred Pennyworth,Rosario Dawsonas Batgirl,Zach GalifianankisasThe Joker,Jenny Slateas Harley Quinn,Mariah Careyas Gotham City’s Mayor McDaniels andBilly Dee Williamsas Two-Face. There are also a number of DC Comics characters whose voice actors' haven’t been confirmed, such as Catwoman, Mr. Freeze, The Penguin, Poison Ivy and The Riddler.

Jamie DornanandDakota Johnsonreturn as Christian Grey and Anastasia Steele inFifty Shades Darker, the second chapter based on the worldwide bestsellingFifty Shadesphenomenon. Expanding upon events set in motion in 2015’s blockbuster film that grossed more than $560 million globally, the new installment arrives for Valentine’s Day and invites you to slip into something a shade darker. When a wounded Christian Grey tries to entice a cautiousAna Steeleback into his life, she demands a new arrangement before she will give him another chance. As the two begin to build trust and find stability, shadowy figures from Christian’s past start to circle the couple, determined to destroy their hopes for a future together. Also returning fromFifty Shades of Greyare Academy Award winnerMarcia Gay Harden,Jennifer Ehle,Luke Grimes,Rita Ora,Victor Rasuk,Eloise MumfordandMax Martini, who are joined for the first time by Oscar winnerKim Basinger,Hugh Dancy,Bella HeathcoteandEric Johnson.

Keanu Reevesreturns in the sequel to the 2014 hit as legendary hitmanJohn Wickwho is forced to back out of retirement by a former associate plotting to seize control of a shadowy international assassins' guild. Bound by a blood oath to help him, John travels to Rome where he squares off against some of the world’s deadliest killers. OriginalJohn WickstarsIan McShane(Winston),John Leguizamo(Aurelio),Thomas Sadoski(Jimmy) andLance Reddick(Charon) have returned to reprise their roles. New cast members includeRiccardo Scamarcioas the new villain,Laurence Fishburneas an assassin known as The Bowery King, along withCommon,Ruby RoseandPeter Stormare.

Rounding out the top 10 isA Dog’s Purpose($7.3 million),Rings($5.8 million)

La La Land($5 million),Lion($4 million) andThe Space Between Us$1.7 million. Also opening in limited release is Fox Searchlight’s dramaA United Kingdom, which earned $70,000 from 4 theaters for a $17,500 per-screen average. China Lion’s comedyDuckweedearned $160,000 from 27 theaters for a $5,926 per-screen average, while FIP’s dramatic comedyJohnny Llb 2earned $780,000 from 173 theaters for a $4,509 per-screen average and Oscilloscope Pictures' documentaryKediearned $40,510 from one theater. No box office data was given for Vertical Entertainment’s thrillerDon’t Hang Up, Brainstorm Media’s horror thrillerHavenhurstand Screen Media’s thrillerStray Bulletsand . It remains to be seen if any of these limited-release films will expand in the weeks and months to come.

Looking ahead to next weekend, three more vastly different movies will hit theaters in wide release. Universal will roll out its period action-thrillerThe Great WallstarringMatt Damon, which will go up against Warner Bros.' comedyFist Fight, starringIce CubeandCharlie Day, and 20th Century Fox’s thrillerA Cure For Wellness, starringDane DeHaan. Also opening in limited release that weekend is IFC’sAmerican Fable, Pantelion’sEverybody Loves Somebody, Sony Pictures Classics’Land of Mine, Strand’sLovesongand Reliance Big Pictures’Runningshaadi.com. Take a look at the box office estimates for the weekend of February 10, and check back on Tuesday for next weekend’s predictions.