It was Zac Effron vs Hannah Montana at the box-office this weekend and Effron who walked away the winner. The new comedy, “17 Again” led receipts at the movies this weekend, taking in $24.1 million.
Universal’s Russell Crowe-toplined “State of Play” took the session’s silver medal despite a soft $14.1 million opening, while Lionsgate’s action sequel “Crank: High Voltage” debuted in sixth with just $6.5 million.
Disney’s “Hannah Montana: The Movie” was the top second-week holdover, dropping 61% in its sophomore session to register $12.7 million in fourth place for a 10-day total of $56.1 million.
And Warners’ dark comedy “Observe and Report” finished seventh over its second weekend as it dropped 63% from opening grosses for a $4.1 million frame and $18.7 million take so far.