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Everyone knew Iron Man 2 would win out this weekend, but by how much? Would it do outpace the original (which some argued was better) or maybe even break The Dark Knight‘s record? The estimates are in, so see the full chart and find out after the break.
Read MoreThere’s still 5 days to go until Marvel’s Iron Man 2 opens here in the United States, but it has already crossed the $100 million mark after its opening weekend in 53 locations around the world. Get the full details after the break.
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Although estimates of weekend box office figures are usually pretty accurate, sometimes we get a bit of a surprise. This weekend was a great example, as new release Kick-Ass barely beat out three week old How to Train Your Dragon, which was expected to win out. However, everything isn’t coming up roses for the superhero…
Read MoreIn a weekend dominated by news about health care, a fictional and stylized take on it was clearly not what audiences were looking for. Jude Law and Forest Whitaker’s science fiction thriller Repo Men disappointed with a 4th place finish at the box office. Hit the jump for the complete breakdown of this weekend’s box…
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