'Terminator Salvation' stays on top overseas

McG's action spectacle "Terminator Salvation" clung to the No. 1 spot at the international box office this weekend with an estimated $46.1 million in ticket sales. The Christian Bale vehicle lifted its total gross to $165.5 million.

At No. 2, "Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian" picked up $17.9 million in 104 territories, bringing its overseas cume to $176.2 million. The sequel's domestic gross currently stands at $134.4 million.

Finishing third this weekend was Ron Howard's "Angels & Demons," which took home another $14.1 million for a total gross of $315 million.

Meanwhile, "The Hangover" grabbed the No. 4 spot with $11.6 million in 15 markets. Following in fifth place with a weekend gross of $8.2 million and a total haul of $26.6 million was Pixar's "Up," which is currently playing in 14 markets and will expand in the coming weeks.

Tony Scott's "The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3" also opened on the international circuit, scoring $2.4 million in an early run. Will Ferrell's comedy "Land of the Lost" pulled in $3.1 million in just five territories.

Source: The Hollywood Reporter