The Lion King in 3D claimed the top spot at the box office this weekend with an estimated domestic take of $29.3 million. Contagion fell to second place, but had a respectable showing of $14.4 million and a 10-day total of $44.2 million. The remake of Straw Dogs had a disappointing opening, while Drive had a soft opening despite critical praise.
Next weekend's major releases include Abduction, Killer Elite, and Moneyball. Here are the top 10 movies for this weekend:
1. The Lion King 3D - $29,300,000
2. Contagion - $14,480,000
3. Drive - $11,019,000
4. The Help - $6,438,000
5. Straw Dogs - $5,000,000
6. I Don't Know How She Does It - $4,502,000
7. The Debt - $2,946,000
8. Warrior - $2,770,000
9. Rise of the Planet of the Apes - $2,625,000
10. Colombiana - $2,300,000
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After more than a decade as a consultant in the entertainment industry, Jonathan James launched Daily Dead in 2010 to share his passion for horror. He takes immense pride in Daily Dead's talented team of writers, who passionately 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 is also consulted with as an expert on horror and pop culture, offering insights on horror history and the latest trends through media outlets, film festivals, and conventions.
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