Poster of "Mission: Impossible - Rogue Nation" [Photo: mtime.com]

Cruise's 'Mission: Impossible' again tops US box office

"Mission: Impossible - Rogue Nation" fought off its competitors to claim the top spot at the North American box office for a second straight week.

Tom Cruise returns as a top-secret agent battling a rogue global organization in the fifth installment of the blockbuster franchise.

The film pulled in over 29 million US dollars over the weekend, edging out the latest Marvel superhero flick "Fantastic Four."

"Fantastic Four," a reboot of the comic book franchise about four young people transported to an alternate universe where they gain superpowers, debuted to poor reviews and a disappointing 26 million US dollar take.

Also making its North American debut was "The Gift," a psychological thriller with Jason Bateman and Rebecca Hall, which opened in third place with 12 million US dollars in weekend ticket sales.