'Alice in Wonderland' repeats at overseas box office

Tim Burton's "Alice in Wonderland" is still leading the international box office, and the 3D Walt Disney adventure collected $46 million in 51 territories this weekend. The film's overseas total gross currently stands at an impressive $363 million. Worldwide, "Alice" has grown to $656.1 million.

Following in second place this weekend was DreamWorks' "How to Train your Dragon," which collected $31 million from ticket sales in 35 markets. The film lifted its early international total gross to $42 million. The story follows a young Viking who encounters an injured dragon and vows to protect him.

At No. 3, Martin Scorsese's "Shutter Island" picked up another $10 million, bringing its cumulative gross to $125.6 million. Meanwhile, James Cameron's "Avatar" is slowing down overseas. The 3D sci-fi flick bagged another $7.6 million this weekend, reaching a total gross of $1.950 billion. "Avatar" was No. 4.

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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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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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Box Office: 'Avatar' welcomes 2010 with $68M!

Weekend of January 1 – 3, 2010: "Avatar" races past $1 billion worldwide; 'Holmes' still strong

James Cameron’s “Avatar” has done it! The sci-fi action adventure raced past $1 billion worldwide this weekend after earning another stunning $68.3 million domestically and reaching a total of $670.2 million on the international circuit.

Domestically, “Avatar” lifted its total gross to $352.1 million after only 17 days in release. The film scored a solid average of $19,724 per theater at 3,461 locations, easily beating its competition at the North American box office.

At No. 2, Guy Ritchie’s “Sherlock Holmes” bagged $38.3 million, reaching a cume of $140.6 million after a superb two-week run. The film starring Robert Downey Jr. finished with an average of $10,586 per theater at 3,626 locations.

Also performing well was “Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel,” which picked up another $36.6 million and brought is domestic total to $157.3 million at No. 3. To compare, the first film finished its domestic run with $217.3 million. 

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'Avatar' to pass $1B worldwide this weekend!

It now looks like James Cameron's "Avatar" is passing $1 billion in earnings worldwide this weekend. I'm still waiting for more official estimates, but according to Nikki Finke, Fox's sci-fi epic adventure earned $68.3 million domestically this weekend, lifting its total gross to $352.1 million.

Adding the $670.2 million worldwide, it would bring the worldwide total for the film to $1.02 billion. Sure, 3D tickets are more expensive than regular ones, but still, for a 17-day run, this is certainly an impressive result. Getting an IMAX tickets for the film is quite a challenge in certain markets right now.

Finke also reports Guy Ritchie's "Sherlock Holmes" scored $38.3 million this weekend. That brings the film's total to $140.6 million. Meanwhile, "Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel" picked up another $36.6 million, reaching a domestical gross of $157.3 million. Not a bad start for 2010.

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Box Office: 'Avatar' shines with another $75M!

Weekend of December 25 – 27: ‘Avatar’ outruns ‘Sherlock Holmes’ & ‘Chipmunks’

James Cameron’s “Avatar” prevailed at the North American box office this weekend as the sci-fi action spectacle regained the No. 1 spot with another stunning $75 million in ticket sales, according to studio estimates Sunday.

Even though “Avatar” was dethroned Friday by new entry “Sherlock Holmes,” the film regained momentum Saturday and Sunday to emerge as the weekend’s winner. “Avatar” brought its domestic total to a solid $212.2 million.

Guy Ritchie’s “Holmes” also delivered a strong performance at the box office, bagging a superb $65.3 million from ticket sales at 3,626 locations. The film starring Robert Downey Jr. in the lead role scored an average of $18,031 per theater.

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'Sherlock Holmes' arrests competition at box office

It's been a massive Christmas Day at the North American box office, as Guy Ritchie's "Sherlock Holmes" defeated its competition with an estimated $24.8 million in ticket sales at 3,626 locations.

Meanwhile, James Cameron's "Avatar" came in second, earning a solid $23.5 million. The film's total gross currently stands at $160.7 million. "Avatar" scored an average of $6,800 per theater at 3,456 locations.

At No. 3, Betty Thomas' "Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel" bagged $14.5 million, bringing its domestic total to $41.3 million after three days in release. The film is playing at 3,700 locations.

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'Avatar' scores another solid $16M Monday!

Opening weekend for James Cameron's "Avatar" is history, but that doesn't mean Fox's action-packed sci-fi epic is slowing down. On the contrary, the film added another stunning $16.3 million Monday!

"Avatar" delivered an average of $4,747 per theater at 3,452 locations Monday, which is a solid result for a weekday run. The film's domestic total currently stands at $93.4 million after four days in release.

Disney's "The Princess and the Frog" didn't perform bad either. The 2D-animated adventure collected another $2.9 million for a total gross of $47.6 million. "The Blind Side" followed closely with $2 million.

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Box Office: 'Avatar' wins race with $73M!

Updated on Monday, December 21, 2009 at 11:01AM by Franck Tabouring

Weekend of December 18 – 20, 2009: 'Avatar' scores big while the 'Morgans' crash & burn

James Cameron’s new sci-fi epic “Avatar” landed at the No. 1 spot at the North American box office this weekend with a solid $73 million in ticket sales, according to studio estimates Sunday. Early estimates predicted the film could bag up to $80 million, but it fell a little short.

Fox’s action spectacle, which is currently playing in 2D, 3D and IMAX at 3,452 locations, scored a superb average of $21,147 per theater. The film is budgeted at around $230 million, the most expensive project the studio has ever developed.

In “Avatar,” Sam Worthington plays a former marine who is sent into the wild to win over the trust of a native population on a distant planet that boasts minerals invaluable to the human race.

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'Avatar' scores solid $27 million Friday

James Cameron's sci-fi epic "Avatar" stormed the North American box office Friday with a daily gross of $27 million in ticket sales at 3,452 locations. This includes $3.5 million from midnight screenings.

"Avatar," which is now playing in 2D, 3D and Imax, is currently bound for a solid opening weekend gross of around $80 million. The anticipated Fox adventure cost around $230 million to make.

At No. 2, Disney's "The Princess and the Frog" scored $3.4 million Friday, lifting its cume to $35.9 million. Following in third place with $3.1 million was "The Blind Side," which reached a total of $157.8 million.

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