BOX OFFICE REPORT: Indiana Jones’ Crystal Skull hits the #1 spot on Memorial day weekend
Written by Rick From Chicago on May 25th, 2008 in Box Office Report, Movies. 150 views
Steven Spielberg’s “Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull“ is looking to become the second-best Memorial Day opener ever, with an estimated four-day gross of $126 million from 4,260 runs.
Including Thursday’s haul, “Crystal Skull’s” five-day opening gross looks to nab a hefty $151 million, according to Paramount, which is distributing the film for George Lucas’ LucasFilms.
“Crystal Skull’s” strong box office debut marks a triumphant return for the action-adventure franchise.
Tentpole stars Harrison Ford, Cate Blanchett, Shia LaBeouf, Karen Allen and Ray Winstone.
Disney’s “Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End” opened last year at the same time and continues to hold the record for best Memorial Day opener, grossing $139.8 million for the four-day holiday.
“Crystal Skull” was able to edge out 20th Century Fox’s “X Men: The Last Stand,” which posted a four-day Memorial Day gross of $122.8 million in 2006.
Estimated ticket sales for Friday through Sunday at U.S. and Canadian theatres, according to Media By Numbers LLC. Final figures will be released Monday.
1. “The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian,” $56.6 million.
2. “Iron Man,” $31.2 million.
3. “What Happens in Vegas,” $13.9 million.
4. “Speed Racer,” $7.6 million.
5. “Baby Mama,” $4.6 million.
6. “Made of Honor,” $4.5 million.
7. “Forgetting Sarah Marshall,” $2.5 million.
8. “Harold & Kumar Escape from Guantanamo Bay,” $1.8 million.
9. “The Forbidden Kingdom,” $1 million.
10. “The Visitor,” $687,000.
[Credit: Variety / Media By Numbers]
