Weekend Box Office Report: ‘Madagascar 3’ Beats Out ‘Prometheus’ For #1
Madagascar 3 took the #1 spot bringing in $60.4 million to win the weekend. Opening in #2 was Prometheus with a hefty $50 million. With those two openings claiming the top spots, Snow White and the Huntsman slid down two spots to #3 with $23 million, an above-average 59% second-weekend drop. Men in Black 3 also slipped two spots, down to #4 in its third week with $13.5 million. The Avengers continued the trend, down two in its sixth week to #5 with $10.8 million.
BOX OFFICE TOP TEN
1. Madagascar 3: Europe’s Most Wanted – $60.4 million ($60.4 million total)
2. Prometheus – $50 million ($50 million total)
3. Snow White and the Huntsman – $23 million ($98.5 million total)
4. Men in Black 3 – $13.5 million ($135.5 million total)
5. The Avengers – $10.8 million ($571.9 million total)
6. The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel – $3.2 million ($31 million total)
7. What to Expect When You’re Expecting – $2.7 million ($35.7 million total)
8. Battleship – $2.3 million ($59.8 million total)
9. The Dictator – $2.2 million ($55.2 million total)
10. Moonrise Kingdom – $1.6 million ($3.8 million total)
Well deserved, Madagascar was hilarious and flawless. 😛
Great summer for new films!