The Lorax took first place at the box office this weekend. Earning an estimated $70.7 million, it is the biggest opening weekend of the year. Project X was distant second, but earned a respectable $20.7 million. Safe House crossed the $100 million mark with its $7.2 million weekend take. This is Denzel Washington's highest grossing movie since American Gangster in 2007.
Next weekend's genre releases include John Carter and Silent House, along with the release of the comedy A Thousand Words. Here are the top 10 movies for this weekend:
1. The Lorax - $70,720,000
2. Project X - $20,775,000
3. Act of Valor - $13,700,000
4. Safe House - $7,200,000
5. Good Deeds - $7,000,000
6. Journey 2: The Mysterious Island - $6,925,000
7. The Vow - $6,100,000
8. This Means War - $5,625,000
9. Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance - $4,700,000
10. The Artist - $3,900,000
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Over the course of his career, Jonathan has written more than 10,000 articles and hosted panels at major conventions, including New York Comic Con and San Diego Comic-Con. He has also been consulted as an expert on horror and pop culture, offering his insights on horror history and the latest trends through media outlets, radio stations, film festivals, and fan conventions.
After more than a decade as a consultant in the tech and entertainment industries, Jonathan James launched Daily Dead in 2010 to share his passion for horror entertainment. He takes immense pride in Daily Dead's talented team of writers, who work tirelessly to explore and celebrate horror as a respected art form capable of telling complex, character-driven stories with deep emotional and cultural impact.
Over the course of his career, Jonathan has written more than 10,000 articles and hosted panels at major conventions, including New York Comic Con and San Diego Comic-Con. He has also been consulted as an expert on horror and pop culture, offering his insights on horror history and the latest trends through media outlets, radio stations, film festivals, and fan conventions.
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