
As expected, the number one film in the country is Iron Man, initiating a full summer of blockbusters with a $100 million pull for the opening weekend. With an estimated budget of $140 million, this will no doubt be a success for Marvel in their first attempt at a self-run production, as the following weeks should make up the $40 million difference. With this kind of opening success, expect to see a sequel or two in years to come.
Following Favreau’s comic adaptation is Made of Honor, starring Patrick Dempsey of Grey’s Anatomy, and Baby Mama, with Tiny Fey and Amy Poehler, in the third spot. In its fourth week, Forgetting Sarah Marshall remained in the fourth spot, with a meager $6 million haul, putting it $14 million over its budget of $30 million. It just beat the second Harold and Kumar comedy by just over $100,000.
Here’s a quick rundown of the top ten (For a full chart, visit Box Office Mojo):
- Iron Man – $100,750,000 (Week 1)
- Made of Honor – $15,500,000 (Week 1)
- Baby Mama – $10,332,000 (Week 2)
- Forgetting Sarah Marshall – $6,132,000 (Week 3)
- Harold and Kumar Escape from Guantanamo Bay – $6,015,000 (Week 2)
- The Forbidden Kingdom – $4,200,000 (Week 3)
- Nim’s Island – $2,750,000 (Week 5)
- Prom Night – $2,500,000 (Week 4)
- 21 – $2,100,000 (Week 6)
- 88 Minutes – $1,600,000 (Week 3)
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Iron Man was practically flawless as a super hero flick; it drops pretty obvious hints that would indicate a sequel as well… i’m thinking the next one should be equally great