Jason Bourne steals the #1 spot in the US, taking a huge haul that eclipses the previous two entries in the Bourne saga. The Simpsons also take a respectable amount. Unfortunately, Harry Potter, Hairspray and (particularly) Transformers, begin to wane.
US TOP 10
1. The Bourne Ultimatum $69.3m
2. The Simpsons Movie $25.1m
3. Underdog $11.6m
4. I Now Pronounce You Chuck And Larry $10.6m
5. Harry Potter & The Order Of The Phoenix $9.52m
6. Hairspray $9.23m
7. No Reservations $6.59m
8. Transformers $6.02m
9. Hot Rod $5.31m
10. Bratz: The Movie $4.21m
Here in the UK, The Simpsons keep the top-spot, while Transformers and Harry Potter remain popular. Evan Almighty didn't really click, perhaps because of its turkey-status in the US. Shrek 3 and Die Hard 4 begin a decline, while The Hoax and Happily N'Ever After have a disastrous opening week.
UK TOP 10
1. The Simpsons Movie £4.07m
2. Transformers £2.3m
3. Harry Potter & The Order Of The Phoenix £1.4m
4. Evan Almighty £1.1m
5. Hairspray £866k
6. Shrek The Third £312k
7. Die Hard 4.0 £243k
8. The Hoax £94k
9. Happily N'Ever After £62k
10. Cash £54k
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LICENSE TO WED
A reverend puts an engaged couple through a marriage preparation course. Romantic comedy with Robin Williams, Mandy Moore and John Krasinski.
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A smart-mouthed American cop and his martial artist Chinese partner get caught up with the Chinese Triad while in France. Action-comedy sequel with Chris Tucker and Jackie Chan.
THE SIGNAL
A mysterious signal invades every mobile phone, radio and TV transmission around the world, turning its listeners into killers. Horror from directors David Bruckner and Dan Bush.
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WAITRESS
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