Its no shock that Batman: The Dark Knight is our top grossing movie this weekend. But it has also broke many many sales records. Lets take a look at this historic occasion and what the other movies have done this weekend. Though I cant imagine anything making any money…

Dark Knight debuts #1 and smashes records on the way…

The Dark Knight debuted #1 at the box office this weekend, earning $155.3 million! The film also had a massive per theater average with $35,579 per theater. The film set all kinds of records including the biggest one — biggest opening weekend ever! The previous record was $151.1 million set by Spider-Man 3. The film also broke records for biggest midnight opening ($18.4 million, beating Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith) and biggest single day/opening day ($67.8 million, beating Spider-Man 3). The film did $67.8 million on Friday, $48 million on Saturday (second biggest Saturday ever), and $39.4 million on Sunday. The film had a $180 million budget and should soar past that in the next few days. If you have not seen this movie yet, climb out from the hole you live in and get to your local theatre. Its amazing and so worth it!

Mamma Mia debuted at #2 with $27.6 million. The film had a budget of $52 million.

Hancock fell one spot to #3 in its third weekend, earning $14 million to improve its total gross to $191.5 million. The film had a budget of $150 million. Great movie and definatly worth a go after you see Batman.

Journey to the Center of the Earth fell one spot to #4 in its second weekend, earning $11.9 million to improve its total to $43 million. The film had a budget of $60 million. I’ll see it someday…

Hellboy II: The Golden Army fell four spots to #5 in its second weekend, earning $10 million to raise its total gross to $56.4 million. The film had a budget of $85 million and may not turn a profit in domestic theaters now due to such a big second weekend drop (71% drop). I feel bad for these guys. They make a great movie and it gets housed the second weekend. Bad call on the film company to release it between Hancock and Dark Knight. Whoever made that call needs to be fired.

Wall-E fell two spots to #6 in its fourth weekend, earning $9.8 million to bump its total gross to $182.4 million. The film had a budget of $180 million.

Space Chimps debuted at #7 with $7.3 million. Avoid this pile of steaming dookie.

Wanted fell three spots to #8 in its fourth weekend, earning $5 million to improve its total gross to $123.3 million. The film has been a big hit, easily surpassing its $75 million budget.

Get Smart fell three spots to #9 in its fifth weekend, earning $4 million to improve its total gross to $119.5 million. The film is already profitable, passing its $80 million budget.

Kung Fu Panda fell two spots to #10 in its seventh weekend, earning $1.7 million to bump its impressive total gross to $206.5 million. The film has been a huge hit, soaring past its $130 million budget.

BOX OFFICE TOP TEN
1. The Dark Knight - $155.3 million ($155.3 million)
2. Mamma Mia - $27.6 million ($27.6 million)
3. Hancock - $14 million ($191.5 million)
4. Journey to the Center of the Earth - $11.9 million ($43 million)
5. Hellboy II: The Golden Army - $10 million ($56.4 million)
6. Wall-E - $9.8 million ($182.4 million)
7. Space Chimps - $7.3 million ($7.3 million)
8. Wanted - $5 million ($123.3 million)
9. Get Smart - $4 million ($119.5 million)
10. Kung Fu Panda - $1.7 million ($206.5 million)

There you have it. As expected, Batman has destroyed the competition! Though I do have to say if Heath Ledger was still alive….The movie would have made half the amount it did. The hype around his death is what pushed this to the top. Did it deserve all the cash it made? Hells yea! It was an amazing movie, had amazing actors, and sweet fight scenes. But the hype was around Heath playing the Joker. Hell I dont care anymore, it was awesome and I want to see it a third time!