Underworld: Evolution reigned supreme at the box office this weekend bringing in $27.6 million in its opening 3-day run. Sony Pictures released the Vampire epic in 3,207 theaters across the U.S. capturing the lead spot over last weeks winner, Glory Road and Hoodwinked.
Amazingly, Disney’s Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe remains in the top 10 bringing in another $6.1 million to its till and making it one of the highest grossing Disney pics on record.
WEEKEND BOX OFFICE ESTIMATE
Jan. 20 – Jan. 22, 2006
1. Underworld: Evolution (SONY)……..$27.6
Engagements:3,207
2. Hoodwinked (WEINSTEIN)…………..$11.1
Engagements:3,002
3. Glory Road (BV)………………….$9.1
Engagements:2,396
4. Last Holiday (PAR)……………….$9.1
Engagements:2,514
5. Brokeback Mountain (FOCUS)………..$7.8
Engagements:1,196
6. Fun With Dick and Jane (SONY)……..$6.1
Engagements:2,826
7. The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch… (BV)$6.1
Engagements:2,757
8. End of the Spear (ROCKY MOUNTAIN)….$4.7
Engagements:1,845
9. Hostel (LIONSGATE)……………….$4.3
Engagements:2,258
10. The New World (NEW LINE)…………$4.3
Engagements: 811
Box Office results from Variety.
