BEIJING, July 15 (Xinhua) -- Disney's live-action remake of its classic animated film "The Lion King" continued to lead the Chinese mainland box office for a third day after hitting the big screen Friday, according to China Movie Data Information Network Monday.

The ambitious blockbuster filled with computer-generated imagery (CGI) spectacles grossed 128 million yuan (18.63 million U.S. dollars) on Sunday, with its total box office income adding up to 369 million yuan.

"The White Storm 2: Drug Lords," sequel to the 2013 crime action film "The White Storm," took second place with a daily box office revenue of 80.48 million yuan, with its total box office drawing closer to 1 billion yuan.

"Spider-Man: Far from Home," the second film of Marvel's rebooted "Spider-man" series following the 2017 "Spider-Man: Homecoming," remained third on Sunday, pocketing 25 million yuan on the 17th day of screening.