LOS ANGELES - “The Avengers’’ continues to muscle out everything else Hollywood throws at it, easily sinking “Battleship’’ and other new releases.

With $55.1 million domestically, Disney’s superhero sensation remained No. 1 for a third-straight weekend and took in more than the three big newcomers combined. Overseas, “The Avengers’’ added an additional $56 million.

The film is approaching the $1.2 billion mark worldwide, totaling $457.1 million domestically and $723.3 million internationally.

“ ‘The Avengers’ is dominating the marketplace so profoundly that the newcomers are having a tough time breaking in now,’’ said Paul Dergarabedian, analyst for box-office tracker Hollywood.com.

Universal’s “Battleship’’ opened a distant No. 2 with $25.4 million domestically. But the board-game adaptation starring Liam Neeson, Taylor Kitsch, and Rihanna has grossed $226.8 million overseas since launching in April, giving it a worldwide total of $252.1 million.

Sacha Baron Cohen’s comedy “The Dictator’’ debuted in third place with $17.4 million for the weekend. Since opening Wednesday, the Paramount release has taken in $24.5 million.

“The Dictator’’ opened with $30.3 million in 29 overseas markets, giving it a worldwide haul of $54.8 million.

Johnny Depp and Tim Burton’s vampire romp “Dark Shadows,’’ which opened in second place a week earlier, slipped to No. 4 with $12.8 million.

Lionsgate’s comedy “What to Expect When You’re Expecting,’’ featuring Cameron Diaz and Jennifer Lopez, premiered at No. 5 with $10.5 million.