All figures are U.S. domestic only. Genre films in bold.
The film that has still captured moviegoers attention in the U.S. and on the international market continues to be Ben Stiller’s “Night At the Museum.” Despite it being banned by several British Cinema houses due to a disagreement over DVD distribution date, Stiller’s ‘little movie that could’ recaptured first place in the overseas market and remains at No. 5 at the U.S. box office after nearly 3 months.
The movie has brought in over $232 million just in U.S. ticket sales and nearly $13.7 million in international box office this weekend alone.
1. Norbit………………………..$34,195,434
Engagements:3,136 Cume: $34,195,434
2. Hannibal Rising………………..$13,051,650
Engagements:3,003 Cume: $13,051,650
3. Because I Said So……………….$9,221,130
Engagements:2,529 Cume: $25,805,720
4. The Messengers………………….$7,218,187
Engagements:2,529 Cume: $24,742,205
5. Night at the Museum……………..$5,754,359
Engagements:2,702 Cume: $232,150,355
6. Epic Movie……………………..$4,570,090
Engagements:2,806 Cume: $35,594,259
7. Smokin’ Aces……………………$4,113,020
Engagements:2,199 Cume: $31,174,140
8. Pan’s Labyrinth…………………$3,577,283
Engagements:1,143 Cume: $26,619,057
9. Dreamgirls……………………..$2,980,967
Engagements:2,284 Cume: $97,006,872
10. The Queen……………………..$2,373,121
Engagements:1,564 Cume: $48,897,648
Source: Variety
It’s a sad state in the world where “Norbit” has made more in one weekend than “Pan’s Labyrinth” has in its entire run. 🙁