'Avatar' holds on to No. 1 spot overseas

Even though James Cameron's "Avatar" ended its reign at the North American box office this weekend, the movie still ruled on the international circuit, pulling in another $76 million in ticket sales.

Overseas, the film has now reached a total gross of $1.580 billion, and the worldwide total for Fox's sci-fi epic now stands at an insane $2.210 billion. Right now, it looks like "Avatar" may hold on to No. 1 overseas.

Meanwhile, "Sherlock Holmes" finished the weekend abroad with a solid $16.6 million in second place, followed by Disney's "The Princess and the Frog" at No. 3 with a gross of $15.3 million.

At No. 4, two films tied for the weekend: Jason Reitman's "Up in the Air" and Clint Eastwood's "Invictus" both generated $10.5 million. "Air" reached a total of $48.5 million, and "Invictus" reached $43.4 million.

Finally, the fifth spot on the circuit belonged to the stupid crap movie "Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel," which bagged another $7.1 million and broughts its cume to $200.7 million. What a sad world!

Other results from overseas: "It's Complicated" picked up $6 million, while "Tooth Fairy" bagged $3.8 million. "Did You hear About The Morgans?" pulled $3.7 million.

Source: The Hollywood Reporter

'Avatar' wins overseas box office again... of course!

As expected, James Cameron's hit spectacle "Avatar" held on to the No. 1 spot on the international circuit for yet another weekend with superb box office earnings of $95.1 million in 120 territories. Weekend earnings are definitely slowing down for Fox's sci-fi epic, but it looks like "Avatar" is not done making money quite yet!

The film's overseas total gross now stands at a stunning $1.45 billion, while domestically, it's about to break the $600 million mark. Worldwide, Cameron's 3D action adventure has grossed $2.045 billion. I know it gets old and I admit I'm tired of hearing about this flick myself, but the amount of money it made is quite simply amazing.

At a distant No. 2, Guy Ritchie's fairly entertaining adventure "Sherlock Holmes" picked up another $15.6 million, reaching a solid international total of $219 million. Following in third place this weekend was that stupid shit movie "Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel," which bagged $10.8 million for a total of $190 million.

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'Avatar' beats 'Titanic' at overseas box office

'Avatar' reigns overseas... again...

After grossing another $107 million on the international circuit this weekend, James Cameron's "Avatar" became the highest-grossing movie ever at the overseas box office. We all knew it would happen, and "Avatar" beat "Titanic" this weekend by $46 million. 

So far, Fox's sci-fi action film has grossed $1.288 billion. Domestically, "Avatar" just passed "The Dark Knight." The film is expected to beat the worldwide total of "Titanic" this coming week. Globally, it has now earned $1.8408 billion.

At a distant No. 2, "Sherlock Holmes" bagged another $17.1 million and reached a cumulative gross of $196.5 million, while "Alvin and the Chipmunks: the Squeakquel" took $11.6 million in third place for a solid overseas total haul of $175 million.

Meanwhile, "Up in the Air" with George Clooney generated $11 million at No. 4, lifting its total gross to $19.5 million. Following in fifth place with $10.5 million was "It's Complicated," which reached a cume of $50.5 million. "Tooth Fairy" pulled $7.4 million.

Source: The Hollywood Reporter

'Avatar' scores another $166M overseas

'Avatar' to beat 'Titanic' overseas next week. How far will it go?

James Cameron's success hit flick "Avatar" is finally closing in on "Titanic." Fox's sci-fi epic finished the weekend overseas with another superb $166.3 million in ticket sales, bringing its international gross to $1.115 billion.

"Titanic" grossed $1.242 billion overseas, and "Avatar" should pass Cameron's previous film next week. Worldwide, the film has now grossed $1.607 billion, just $236 million shy of the $1.843 billion "Titanic" earned.

At a distant No. 2, Guy Ritchie's "Sherlock Holmes" collected another $26.3 million, bringing its total overseas haul to $168.6 million. Following in third place was "Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel," which picked up $14.3 million for a total of $158.5 million.

Meanwhile, "It's Complicated" took the No. 4 spot this weekend, bagging $9 million. Nancy Meyers' comedy lifted its cumulative gross to $36.4 million. Clint Eastwood's "Invictus" reached an overseas total of $8.4 million after weekend earnings of $7 million.

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Box Office: 'Avatar' wins it yet again!

Weekend of January 15 – 27, 2009: 'Avatar' prevails!

James Cameron’s sci-fi epic “Avatar” held on to the No. 1 spot at the North American box office one more time this weekend with another solid $41.3 million in ticket sales, according to studio estimates Sunday.

Fox’s “Avatar” lost the top spot to “The Book of Eli” Friday but regained momentum Saturday to win the weekend race with an average of $12,572 per theater at 3,285 locations. The film’s total currently stands at $491.7 million.

Debuting in second place was Albert and Allen Hughes’ post-apocalyptic action flick “The Book of Eli,” which bagged $31.6 million from ticket sales at 3,111 locations. Starring Denzel Washington, the film follows a loner on his journey to protect a book.

At No. 3, Peter Jackson’s “The Lovely Bones” picked up $17 million after expanding into $2,563 theaters. Based on the famous novel of the same title, the film lifted its early total gross to $17.5 million after several weeks in limited release.

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'Book of Eli' beats 'Avatar' at box office Friday

'Avatar' defeated at Friday box office! Denzel Washington rules for now...

Albert and Allen Hughes' post-apocalyptic action flick "The Book of Eli" kicked James Cameron's sci-fi hit "Avatar" off the throne at the North American box office Friday with a solid $11.7 million in ticket sales.

Playing at 3,111 locations, "Eli" scored an average of $3,769 per theater. The film stars Denzel Washington as a loner who travels across what's left of the U.S. to protect a book that may hold all hope for humanity.

Cameron's "Avatar" scored another $10.4 million Friday, lifting its domestic total to $460.8 million. The film is expected to pass "Star Wars" tomorrow and become the third highest-grossing film domestially.

Following in third place, Peter Jackson's "The Lovely Bones" picked up $5.7 million, reaching an early total gross of $6.1 million. At No. 4, "Sherlock Holmes" bagged $2.8 million for a cumulative gross of $173 million.

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'Avatar' still doing fine with $5M Monday

After great weekend, 'Avatar' ticket sales start to slow down

James Cameron's "Avatar" is slowing down a bit during the week at the North American box office, but the film is still doing very well after 25 days in release. On Monday, Fox' sci-fi action flick bagged another $5.1 million in ticket sales.

Right now, the film's total gross stands at a superb $435 million, and it looks like it will perform well for the rest of the week. It is also poised to score another high weekend, even though competition gets a little tougher these days.

This weekend, "Avatar" will go up against new entry "The Book of Eli" with Denzel Washington. Also opening is "The Spy Next Door," and "The Lovely Bones" will expand as well. "Avatar" is now also the fifth highest-grossing film domestically.

The box office was otherwise rather quiet Monday, with "Sherlock Holmes" taking No. 2 with a daily gross of $1.2 million and a total of $166.3 million. Following in third place with $1.1 million was "Daybreakers," which reached $16.3 million.

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'Avatar' generates another $143M overseas!

'Avatar' scores massive weekend at international box office; worldwide total rising fast

James Cameron's "Avatar" shows no intention of slowing things down at the international box office after scoring a stunning $143 million in 111 territories this weekend. That brings the film's overseas total to a fantastic $906.2 million.

Domestically, "Avatar" reached $429 million this weekend. Fox's sci-fi action flick is now closing in on Cameron's "Titanic," which grossed $1.242 billion overseas. The film is expected to pass the $1 billion mark later this week or this coming weekend at the latest.

At No. 2 on the international circuit, Guy Ritchie's "Sherlock Holmes" bagged $25.7 million, reaching a cumulative gross of $130 million. Following in third place was "Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel," which pulled $22 million for a total of $136.3 million.

Meanwhile, "Did You Hear About the Morgans?" finished fourth this weekend with $8.4 million, lifting its cume to $15.6 million in 18 markets. No. 5 was Nancy Meyers' "It's Complicated," which reached a total gross of $23.4 million after weekend earnings of $8 million.

Source: The Hollywood Reporter

Box Office: 'Avatar' still king with $48M

Weekend of January 8 – 10, 2010: ‘Avatar’ repeats box office win

As expected, James Cameron’s sci-fi hit movie “Avatar” stayed on top of the North American box office this weekend with another solid $48.5 million in ticket sales, according to studio estimates Sunday.

Still playing at 3,422 locations, “Avatar” scored an average of $14,173 per theater, bringing its domestic gross to a stunning $429 million after only 25 days in release. Domestically, the film is now the 7^th highest grossing movie of all time.

This weekend’s new releases failed to secure a spot in the top three. Lionsgate’s vampire flick “Daybreakers” debuted in fourth place with a decent $15 million, scoring an average of $5,945 per theater at 2,523 locations.

Also opening this weekend was Anand Tuker’s romantic comedy “Leap Year,” which picked up $9.1 million at No. 6. Starring Amy Adams, the film follows a woman falling for an innkeeper (Matthew Goode) on her way to Dublin to propose to her boyfriend.

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'Avatar' starts weekend with $13M Friday

'Avatar' on track for another weekend win; 'Daybreakers' starts well

James Cameron's successful sci-fi action flick "Avatar" is still in the lead at the North American box office after picking up another $13.2 million Friday. That brings the film's domestic total to $393.8 million after 22 days in release.

With an average of $3,879 per theater at 3,422 locations, "Avatar" is on track to beat its competition this weekend. Case in point: the No. 2 film Friday was new release "Daybreakers," which bagged $5.9 million at 2,523 locations.

Following in third place with $5.1 million was Guy Ritchie's "Sherlock Holmes," which reached a domestic gross of $153.6 million. "Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel" bagged $3.5 million for a total haul of $165.4 million.

Debuting at No. 5 Friday was new entry "Leap Year," which generated $3.3 million in ticket sales at 2,511 locations. The film stars Amy Adams as a woman who falls for an innkeeper (Matthew Goode) while heading to Dublin to propose to her boyrfiend (Adam Scott).

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