Tom Cruise vehicle ‘Oblivion’ is the week’s best-selling DVD

The science fiction movie “Oblivion,” starring Tom Cruise, soared to the top of the DVD and Blu-ray disc sales chart in its first week in release. The dystopian drama, directed by Joseph Kosinski, had a strong box-office showing in April despite mixed reviews.

“G.I. Joe: Retaliation,” the action movie featuring Dwayne Johnson, Bruce Willis and Channing Tatum, held the No. 1 spot among rentals in its second week.

Here are the top titles for the week that ended Aug. 10 for sales and Aug. 11 for rentals, according to Rentrak.

Top 10 DVD and Blu-ray sales

1. “Oblivion” (Universal). Week 1.

2. “GI Joe: Retaliation” (Paramount). Week 2.

3. “Mud” (Lionsgate). Week 1.

4. “The Place Beyond the Pines” (Disney). Week 1.

5. “Duck Dynasty: Season 3” (Disney). Week 1.

6. “42” (Warner Bros.). Week 4.

7. “Robin Hood” (Disney). Week 1.

8. “Teen Beach Movie” (Disney). Week 2.

9. “Despicable Me” (Universal). Week 139.

10. “Riddick Collection” (Universal). Week 1.

Top 10 DVD and Blu-ray rentals

1. “GI Joe: Retaliation” (Paramount). Week 2.

2. “Identity Thief” (Universal). Week 10.

3. “Admission” (Universal). Week 5.

4. “Mud” (Lionsgate). Week 1.

5. “Jack the Giant Slayer” (New Line). Week 8.

6. “The Incredible Burt Wonderstone” (New Line). Week 7.

7. “The Host” (Universal). Week 5.

8. “A Good Day to Die Hard” (Fox). Week 10.

9. “Oz the Great and Powerful” (Disney). Week 9.

10. “The Call” (Sony). Week 7.

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