'Despicable Me' rules overseas box office

"Despicable Me" is a big hit overseas, and the 3D-animated adventure (which I failed to like) reclaimed the No. 1 spot on the internatinal circuit with a weekend gross of $22.8 million for a total of $235.4 million.

Two films tied for second place overseas. "Paranormal Activity 2" gave up the top spot and dropped to No. 2 with $14 million ($46 million total). David Fincher's "The Social Network" bagged the same amount.

Meanwhile, Lionsgate's sequel "Saw 3D" opened in 25 markets, earning $11.5 million, which was enough for third place. France's "Les Petits Muchoirs" (Little White Lies) followed with $9.4 million at No. 4.

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Yes, 'Resident Evil: Afterlife' still No. 1 overseas

While it's pretty much gone here in North America, Paul W.S. Anderson's "Resident Evil: Afterlife" continues to own the international box office, even though numbers have been down overseas as well.

Still, "Afterlife" came in first this weekend with $15 million in ticket sales, reaching a total haul of $181.2 million. Not bad for the fourth film in the popular series. The next one is coming for sure...

Julia Roberts is doing fine overseas as well, with "Eat Pray Love" finishing second with $13.4 million. The film has grossed close to $40 million on the international circuit. It will further expand next week.

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'Resident Evil: Afterlife' also wins overseas!

"Resident Evil: Afterlife" kicked butt at the North American box office this weekend, but the 3D sequel directed by Paul W.S. Anderson also took the No. 1 spot on the international circuit, earning $46.2 million.

The film kicked off its run in 29 countries and dethroned "Inception" to lead the race. Christopher Nolan's hit flick, meanwhile, slipped to second place with earnings of $14.6 million for a total of $447 million.

Finishing third overseas was Nicolas Cage's sci-fi action-adventure "The Sorcerer's Apprentice." The film grabbed another $9.1 million from 52 territories to lift its international cume to $189.8 million.

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Box Office: 'The Other Guys' wins with $35M

Will Ferrell is the king of the North American box office again. His new comedy "The Other Guys" easily defeated its competition this weekend with a strong $35.6 million in estimated ticket sales.

The Adam McKay-directed funny flick, which also stars Mark Wahlberg and follows two loser cops taking on a big case to prove themselves, scored a solid average of $9,751 per theater at 3,651 locations.

Christopher Nolan's "Inception" ended up beating "Step Up 3D." The sci-fi thriller with Leonardo DiCaprio took the No. 2 spot with another $18.6 million for a superb total gross of $227.7 million.

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Freeze! 'The Other Guys' takes box office lead!

Adam McKay's action comedy "The Other Guys" stormed to the top of the North American box office Friday with an estimated $13.2 million in ticket sales. Great news, because the movie delivers the goods!

Meanwhile, Jon Chu's "Step Up 3D" debuted in second place Friday, bringing in a decent one-day gross of $6.6 million. The 3D dancing sequel scored an average of $2,710 per theater at 2,435 locations.

That's it for the new releases. Christopher Nolan's "Inception" slipped to No. 3, earning $5.5 million for a total gross of $214.6 million. Following at No. 4 with $3.3 million was "Dinner for Schmucks."

At No. 5, "Salt" picked up $3 million, lifting its cumulative gross to $83.8 million. "Despicable Me" raced past the $200 million mark after bagging $2.9 million for an exact total gross of $202.9 million.

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Box Office: 'Inception' swallows 'Schmucks'

It happened! Christopher Nolan's spectacular sci-fi thriller "Inception" defeated all new releases to hang on to the No. 1 spot at the North American box office this weekend, according to estimates.

"Inception" bagged $27.5 million via an average of $7,763 per theater at 3,545 locations. Starring Leonardo DiCaprio, the film brought its total haul to a superb $193.3 million after a great three-week run.

"Dinner for Schmucks" debuted in second place, earning $23.3 million. The comedy with Paul Rudd and Steve Carell scored an average of $8,004 per theater, but the film is only playing at 2,911 locations.

Meanwhile, new release "Charlie St. Cloud" only made it to No. 6, pulling in $12.1 million. "Cats & Dogs: The Revenge of Kitty Galore" flew to fifth place, generating $12.5 million at 3,705 locations.

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Box Office: 'Inception' wins, 'Salt' strong second!

Christopher Nolan's sci-fi thriller "Inception" held on to the No. 1 spot at the North American box office this weekend with another strong $43.5 million in ticket sales, according to studio estimates Sunday.

"Inception" easily defeated Phillip Noyce's excellent thriller "Salt," which followed in second place with a three-day gross of $36.5 million. Angelina Jolie stars in the film about a CIA officer on the run.

Scoring an average of $11,473 per theater at 3,792 locations, "Inception" lifted its early domestic total gross to $143.6 million. Sony's "Salt" delivered a strong average of $10,105 at 3,612 locations.

Meanwhile, new entry "Ramona and Beezus" only made it No. 6 this weekend, bagging $8 million. The film starring Selena Gomez and Joey King debuted at 2,719 locations. Budget was set at $15 million.

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'Inception' beats 'Salt' at Friday box office

It was a close race, but according to estimates, Christopher Nolan's "Inception" beat new release "Salt" the North American box office Friday. "Inception" finished first with $13.2 million in ticket sales.

That's a pretty darn good result for a film that's been doing well all week long. Domestically, "Inception" has already bagged $113.3 million, with eyes set on yet another weekend win. Quite amazing!

Phillip Noyce's "Salt," which stars Angelina Jolie as a CIA officer on the run, picked up $12.7 million Friday, which is not bad either. The film delivers the goods, and you should definitely go check it out.

Also opening this weekend was "Ramona and Beezus," but the family film only made it to No. 4 with $3 million. "Despicable Me" took the third spot with a daily gross of $7.3 million (144.9 million total haul).

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'Inception' dominates Monday box office!

Christopher Nolan's brilliant sci-fi action thriller "Inception" is on a roll. Not only did the movie received univerdsal acclaim from critics and cinemagoers, but it's also the No. 1 movie in America right now.

On top of that, "Inception" kicked off this week by scoring a superb $10.1 million Monday, which is quite a lot of moola for a weekday gross. The movie lifted its early domestic total gross to $72.9 million.

Coming in second was "Despicable Me," which bagged another solid $4.8 million for a total haul of $123.3 million. At No. 3, "The Sorcerer's Apprentice" earned $2.1 million for a cume of $26.8 million.

Finishing fourth Monday was "The Twilight Saga: Eclipse," which pulled in $2 million for a cumulative gross of $266.8 million. "Toy Story 3" wrapped up the top five with a daily gross of $1.8 million.

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Box Office: 'Inception' explodes with $60.4M

Christopher Nolan's fantastic sci-fi thriller "Inception" stormed to the top of the North American box office this weekend with a strong $60.4 million in ticket sales, according to studio estimates Sunday.

The film starring Leonardo DiCaprio scored an average of $15,928 per theater at 3,792 locations. Following at a distant No. 2 was "Despicable Me," which scored $32.7 million for a total gross of $118.3 million.

New entry "The Sorcerer's Apprentice" finished third this weekend, earning $17.3 million. The Walt Disney action adventure with Nicolas Cage and Jay Baruchel brought its cumulative gross to $24.4 million.

At No. 4, David Slade's "The Twilight Saga: Eclipse" slipped to fourth place, bagging $13.5 million. The third installment in the popular vampire/werewolf series lifted its domestic total to $264.9 million.

Meanwhile, Pixar's "Toy Story 3" picked up another $11.7 millio at No. 5, bringing its cume to $362.7 million. Following at No. 6 with $10 million was "Grown Ups," which reached a total haul of $129.2 million.

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