Weekend of July 31 – August 2, 2009: “Funny People” opens strong, “Potter” close behind

Judd Apatow’s latest comedy “Funny People” jumped to the top of the North American box office this weekend with $23.4 million in ticket sales, according to studio estimates Sunday.

The R-rated film, which received mixed reviews, scored an average of $7,793 per theater at 3,008 locations. Starring Adam Sandler, Seth Rogen and Leslie Mann, “People” follows the adventures of a stand-up comedian who's having a near-death experience.

“Aliens in the Attic,” this weekend’s second wide release, only made it to No. 5 with a three-day gross of $7.8 million, despite a run at 3,106 locations. The film follows a family’s battle against alien intruders in their vacation home.

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Judd Apatow's latest comedy "Funny People" topped the North American box office Friday with an estimated $8.6 million in ticket sales at 3,007 locations.

Starring Adam Sandler, Seth Rogen and Leslie Mann, the film follows a stand-up comedian whose near-death experience encourages him to change his life.

Last week's box office champion "G-Force" came in second Friday, generating another $5.7 million for a total domestic gross of $55.1 million after one week in release.

"Aliens in the Attic," the second wide release this weekend, only made it to No. 5 with a one-day gross of $2.8 million. The family adventure is currently playing at 3,106 locations.

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