And this weekends winners are…
by JamesThis 4th of July weekend was full of Hot dogs, Burgers, beaches, and blowing up small bits of the USA to celebrate its independance! But there were still movies to be had. Lets take a look at what won at the box office this holiday weekend.
Will Smith’s latest July 4th blockbuster, Hancock, debuted #1 at the box office this weekend. The film earned $66 million over the weekend and $107.3 million since opening late Tuesday. The film had the highest per theater average of any in the top ten with $16,645 per theater. The film now has the eighth biggest July opening ever and the 24th biggest five day opening ever. Amazing movie. I dont get all the hate thats being put on this movie. It was another amazing preformance from Will Smith.
Wall-E fell to #2 in its second weekend, earning $33.4 million to raise its total gross to $128.1 million. The film had a budget of $180 million. Amazing how the largest kids movie of the summer dropped 50% its second week. Where have all the people gone???
Wanted fell one spot to #3 in its second weekend with $20.6 million, raising its total gross to $90.7 million. The film had a budget of $75 million. See this movie if you have not had the chance. Its amazing.
Get Smart fell one spot to #4 in its third weekend with $11.1 million, raising its total gross to $98.1 million. The film had a budget of $80 million. Cant wait to see it.
Kung Fu Panda fell one spot to #5 in its fifth weekend, earning $7.5 million to improve its total gross to $193.3 million. The film had a budget of $130 million.
The Incredible Hulk fell one spot to #6 in its forth weekend, earning $4.9 million to raise its total gross to $124.9 million. The film had a budget of $150 million.
Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull held on to the #7 spot in its seventh weekend, earning $3.9 million to raise its total to $306.5 million. The budget for the film was 185 million.
Kitt Kittredge: An American Girl expanded and moved up 15 spots to #8 in its third weekend, earning $3.6 million to raise its total to $6.1 million.
Sex and the City held on to the #9 spot in its sixth weekend, earning $2.3 million to raise its total gross to $144.8 million. The budget was $65 million.
You Don’t Mess With Zohan held on to the #10 spot in its fifth weekend, earning $2 million to bump its total gross up to $94.7 million. The budget was $90 million.
BOX OFFICE TOP TEN
1. Hancock - $66 million ($107.3 million)
2. Wall-E - $33.4 million ($128.1 million)
3. Wanted - $20.6 million ($90.7 million)
4. Get Smart - $11.1 million ($98.1 million)
5. Kung Fu Panda - $7.5 million ($193.3 million)
6. The Incredible Hulk - $4.9 million ($124.9 million)
7. Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of Crystal Skull - $3.9 million ($306.5 million)
8. Kitt Kittredge - $3.6 million ($6.1 million)
9. Sex and the City - $2.3 million ($144.8 million)
10. You Don’t Mess with Zohan - $2 million ($94.7 million)
Really funny note for all you Mike Myers fans… Notice something about this weeks numbers? Thats right, Love Guru didnt even make the top ten in its SECOND WEEK!


I can’t wait to see Hancock, but Walle was great. it definately has the “se it again” factor.