The Fast Five star plays a helicopter rescue pilot caught up in a major earthquake in the new blockbuster, which rocketed to the number one spot in Britain after taking $7.4 million (£4.6 million) during its first three days on release.

San Andreas easily out-sold its nearest rival, previous chart-topper Pitch Perfect 2, which trailed at two with $3 million (£1.9 million).

Mad Max: Fury Road placed third with $2.9 million (£1.8 million), with Tomorrowland and Avengers: Age Of Ultron rounding out the top five in fourth and fifth place, respectively.