“Alice in Wonderland” predictably dominated the box office this weekend, posting the highest figure for a Q1 release in history.
With $116.3 million in estimated returns, “Alice” blew away previous-record holder “The Passion of the Christ,” which pulled $83.8 million in February 2004.
It also annihilated the box office competition this weekend; the nearest finisher was new release “Brooklyn’s Finest” with $13.5 million.
“Shutter Island” was nearly behind, grossing an estimated $13.3 million for third place. In its second week, “Cop Out” averaged $9.1 million for fourth, besting the $7.7 million for “Avatar.” “The Crazies” fell to sixth with $7 million, a disappointing decline of 56.3% for a film that was very well reviewed.
Weekend Top Ten:
1) Alice in Wonderland – $116.3 million
2) Brooklyn’s Finest – $13.5 million
3) Shutter Island – $13.3 million ($95.8 million)
4) Cop Out – $9.1 million ($32.4 million)
5) Avatar – $7.7 million ($720.2 million)
6) The Crazies – $7 million ($27.4 million)
7) Percy Jackson & The Olympians: The Lightning Thief – $5.1 million ($78 million)
8) Valentine’s Day – $4.3 million ($106.4 million)
9) Crazy Heart – $3.4 million ($29.6 million)
10) Dear John – $2.9 million ($76.7 million)
