Category Archives: Box Office Reports

Think Like a Man muscles in at No. 1 with $33M

Posted on April 23, 2012 by atlantis

The date-night movies “Think Like a Man” and “The Lucky One” finally have knocked “The Hunger Games” off its No. 1 box-office perch. “Think Like a Man,” based on Steve Harvey’s dating-advice best-seller, debuted as the top weekend draw with … Continue reading →

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The Hunger Games to place at No. 1 for four consecutive weekend

Posted on April 16, 2012 by atlantis

Moe, Larry & Curly earned $17.1 million in their big-screen revival, not enough to beat powerhouse The Hunger Games but easily coming in ahead of horror pic Cabin in the Woods. Lionsgate’s Hunger Games grossed $21.5 million, becoming the first … Continue reading →

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Kate Beckinsale back with ‘Underworld’ splash

Posted on January 23, 2012 by atlantis

Kate Beckinsale’s return nets a nice box-office haul, but a historical drama is a strong No. 2. Kate Beckinsale is back with a vengeance, with her latest “Underworld” movie opening at No. 1 this weekend. “Underworld Awakening” made an estimated … Continue reading →

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Mission Impossible stays on top with $31.3 million

Posted on January 2, 2012 by atlantis

Tom Cruise’s new mission remains impossible to beat at the box office. Studio estimates Sunday placed “Mission: Impossible — Ghost Protocol” in the No. 1 spot for the second-straight weekend with $31.3 million. With a $134.1 million domestic total, it’s … Continue reading →

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Dragon Tattoo earns $1.6 million from Tuesday screenings

Posted on December 22, 2011 by atlantis

Sony Pictures decided to roll out its highly-anticipated adaptation The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo early last night, and it took in a solid $1.6 million. The adaptation of Stieg Larsson’s novel, directed by David Fincher, opened in 2,914 theaters … Continue reading →

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Disappointing debuts from Sherlock and Alvin sequels

Posted on December 19, 2011 by atlantis

While franchise titles did claim the top three spots at the box office this weekend, it wound up being a very mixed frame for sequels. Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows and Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked both tallied solid … Continue reading →

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‘New Year’s Eve’ leads worst box office weekend since 2008

Posted on December 12, 2011 by atlantis

The domestic box office suffered through its worst weekend since September 2008, taking in only $78 million from Friday to Sunday, a staggering 20 percent drop from the same weekend last year. And the weekend’s two new releases both significantly … Continue reading →

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‘Twilight’ topples kid flicks at box office

Posted on December 5, 2011 by atlantis

“Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn” takes the lead for a third week, leaving a slew of family fare in its wake. The newest “Twilight” vampire movie ruled the domestic box office for a third time with $16.9 million in ticket sales … Continue reading →

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Box Office: ‘Twilight Breaking Dawn – Part 1′ draws a strong $139M

Posted on November 21, 2011 by atlantis

The box office is lifeless no more: “The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 1″ opened to $139.5 million domestically this weekend, according to studio data. The fourth of Summit’s vampire-and-werewolf movies had the franchise’s second best three-day opening ever, … Continue reading →

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‘Immortals’ reigns with $32M opening weekend

Posted on November 14, 2011 by atlantis

The gods of ancient Greece have extended their rule to the weekend box office with a No. 1 debut for the action tale “Immortals.” The story of Greek hero Theseus took in $32 million domestically, while Adam Sandler’s comedy “Jack … Continue reading →

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