The force is strong with 'Rogue One: A Star Wars Story'

Disney's "Rogue One: A Star Wars Story" has gone straight to the top of the global box office on its debut weekend according to the official estimates from comScore.

The hugely anticipated Star Wars spin-off took an impressive $290.5 million over the weekend as fans flocked to theaters to see the latest instalment in the franchise.

Also performing well in the number two spot is Matt Damon's "The Great Wall," the first English-language movie from Chinese filmmaker Zhang Yimou.

Disney is also enjoying success with its animated family film "Moana," which is still holding on to a place in the top three, while "Fantastic Beasts And Where To Find Them" is still going strong at number 4.

Festive-themed "Office Christmas Party" rounds out the top five just in time for Christmas.

The top 10 worldwide weekend box office estimates as of Sunday, December 18, are below:

1. Rogue One: A Star Wars Story - Disney - $290.5M

2. Great Wall, The - Multiple - $57.0M

3. Moana - Disney - $27.2M

4. Fantastic Beasts And Where To Find Them - Warner Bros. - $19.5M

5. Office Christmas Party - Multiple - $17.1M

6. Collateral Beauty - Warner Bros. - $11.6M

7. Hacksaw Ridge - Multiple- $9.5M

8. Wasted Times, The - Multiple - $9.1M

9. La La Land - Lionsgate - $8.7M

10. Pandora - Next Entertainment - $7.6M