'New Moon' rules worldwide box office

While scoring a superb $140.7 million weekend domestically, Chris Weitz's "The Twilight Saga: New Moon" also topped the international box office with an impressive $118.1 million in only 25 markets.

Worldwide, the anticipated "Twilight" sequel starring Kristen Stewart, Taylor Lautner and Robert Pattinson pulled almost $260 million this weekend. The first film only bagged $384 million during its entire run.

At No. 2, Roland Emmerich's apocalyptic action adventure "2012" picked up another $100.5 million, reaching a fantastic overseas total of $341.1 million after only 12 days in release.

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'New Moon' scores third highest opening gross!

Weekend of November 20 – 22, 2009: ‘Twilight Saga: New Moon’ has come to rule them all!

“The Twilight Saga: New Moon” stormed to the top spot at the North American box office this weekend with a phenomenal $140.7 million in ticket sales, according to studio estimates Sunday.

The Chris Weitz-directed sequel to “Twilight” scored a huge average of $34,965 per theater at 4,024 locations, scoring the third highest opening of all time (following "The Dark Knight" and "Spider-Man 3").

“Moon” already broke records when it bagged $26.2 million from midnight screenings Friday. The sequel starring Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson outgrossed its predecessor by a solid $71.1 million.

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Emmerich's '2012' dominates global box office

Roland Emmerich's apocalyptic action epic "2012" blew up the worldwide box office this weekend, scoring a stunning $160 million opening on the international circuit, according to the latest estimates.

"2012," which follows a group of people trying to survive numerous cataclysms as the world is coming to an end, took the No. 1 spot in all 105 markets this weekend. Domestically, the film bagged $65 million.

Far away at No. 2, Disney's 3D motion-capture adventure "A Christmas Carol" generated $16 million from ticket sales in 21 markets. The Robert Zemeckis-directed film reached an overseas total of $33.6 million.

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As expected, 'This Is It' still on top overseas

Sony's Michael Jackson documentary "This Is It" managed to hold on to its No. 1 spot at the international box office this past weekend with a solid $29.4 million in ticket sales in 110 territories. The film's overseas total gross currently stands at $129.1 million.

At a distant No. 2, Robert Zemeckis' 3D motion-capture adventure "A Christmas Carol" opened in 18 markets with a weekend gross of $12.7 million. The film stars Jim Carrey as Ebenezer Scrooge.

Following in third place was Pixar's adventure "Up," which took home another $8.8 million for a total gross of $368.2 million. "Couples Retreat" finished at No. 4 with $5.7 million for a cume of $28.8 million.

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Box Office: 'This Is It' easily wins the race

Weekend of Oct. 30 – Nov. 1, 2009: Michael Jackson film triumphs with $21M

Sony Pictures’ Michael Jackson documentary “This Is It” prevailed at the top of the North American box office this weekend with $21.3 million in ticket sales, according to studio estimates Sunday.

The Kenny Ortega-directed film opened at 3,481 locations Wednesday, bagging $11.1 million in two days. The domestic total of “This Is It” currently stands at a solid $32.5 million.

Most of the film's footage was shot in June 2009 at the Staples Center in Los Angeles and The Forum in Inglewood, Calif. It includes scenes drawn from hours of rehearsal and behind-the-scenes footage.

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Pixar's 'Up' tops overseas box office yet again

Pixar's animated adventure "Up" continued its overseas dominance as the film picked up $27.9 million in 24 territories to top the international box office for yet another weekend. The film's total gross currently stands at $295.8 million.

Disney's 3D family film "G-Force" came in second with earnings of $12.5 million, bringing its overseas total to $127.9 million. Following in third place again was "The Ugly Truth," which brought in $8.8 million for a cume of $94.1 million.

At No. 4, Universal's comedy "Couples Retreat" generated $6.8 million from ticket sales in five markets, bringing its early international total to $10.8 million. The film starring Vince Vaughn follows four couples forced to participate in therapy sessions at a tropical island resort.

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Box Office: 'Wild Things' triumphs with $32M

Weekend of October 16 – 17, 2009: New releases help boost box office performance

Spike Jonze’s “Where the Wild Things Are” easily defeated its competition at the North American box office this weekend with a solid $32.4 million in ticket sales, according to studio estimates Sunday.

The big-screen adaptation of Maurice Sendak’s beloved book scored a strong average of $8,693 per theater at 3,735 locations. Starring Max Records, the film follows a lonely boy who bonds with a bunch of wild creatures in his imagination.

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The 'Wild Things' rule the box office Friday

"Where the Wild Things Are" scores big while "Paranormal Activity" surprises even more!

Spike Jonze's big-screen adaptation of Maurice Sendak's book "Where the Wild Things Are" stormed to the top of the North American box office Friday with a solid $11.9 million in ticket sales at 3,735 locations.

The film starring Max Records as a lonely boy escaping into his imagination delivered a superb start, and I'm glad it did. It's a truly wonderful adaptation I can only recommend you see if you haven't already.

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Box Office: 'Couples Retreat' easily wins the race

Weekend of October 9 – 11, 2009: 'Couples Retreat' wins; 'Paranormal Activity' delivers!

Universal’s comedy “Couples Retreat” safely landed at the top of the North American box office this weekend with a solid $35.3 million in ticket sales at 3,000 locations, according to studio estimates Sunday.

Starring Vince Vaughn, Jon Favreau, Kristin Davis, Kristen Bell and Jason Bateman, the film follows four couples traveling to a prestigious tropical island resort where they’re forced to partake in numerous couple therapy sessions.

Also breaking into the top 10 this weekend was “Paranormal Activity,” which expanded to 159 locations and took the No. 5 spot with a superb $7 million. The film’s early total gross currently stands at $8.2 million.

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'Couples Retreat' lands at top of box office Friday

New release "Couples Retreat" easily topped the North American box office Friday with a solid $12.3 million in ticket sales at 3,000 locations. That's a nice start for the comedy starring Vince Vaughn.

Also starring Jason Bateman, Kristen Bell and Kristin Davis, the film follows four couples who travel to a presitigious tropical island resort where they're forced to partake in a series of therapy sessions.

Delivering the most surprising result Friday was Paramount's horror hit "Paranormal Activity," which bagged an incredible $2.5 million from ticket sales at only 159 locations, enough for the No. 4 spot.

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