Weekend Box Office
1) Friday the 13th $42.2 million
2) He's Just Not That Into You $19.6 million
3) Taken $19.2 million
4) Confessions of a Shopaholic $15.4 million
5) Coraline $15.3 million
6) Paul Blart: Mall Cop $11.7 million
7) The International $10 million
8) The Pink Panther 2 $9 million
9) Slumdog Millionaire $7.1 million
10) Push $6.9 million
Jason took the box office this weekend, with his Friday the 13th earning an estimated $42.2 million dollars. That is the biggest weekend take of the year thus far, and it beats the cumulative earnings of any previous Friday the 13th ever released with the exception of Freddy vs. Jason. This is certainly good news for both producers Platinum Dunes and longtime fans, as they are pretty much guaranteed a sequel now that their favorite slasher has proven his ability to hack up the bank.
In the second and third place spots were two holdovers from previous weeks. The romantic comedy He's Just Not That Into You dropped down one space to number two with another $19.6 million to its name. In just two weeks, this Valentine-themed charmer has earned an estimated $55 million. Coming in at third is the little Fox action film that has surprised many. Taken earned another $19.2 million, bringing its earnings up to $77.9 million. It should reach $100 million in the states before it completely drops off the top ten. Its current worldwide grosses stands at $146.9 million. That's a pretty decent take for a film that didn't really get any promotional push at all.
This week's other two major new releases didn't fair quite as well as their killer counterpart. Disney's consumer comedy Confessions of a Shopaholic dropped in at number four with $15.4 million. And Sony's bank thriller The International rested itself into the number seven position, only pulling in a lousy $10 million. We probably won't hear much from either of these two films in the coming weeks.
Next week will find Madea returning to the big screen in Tyler Perry's Madea Goes to Jail. And two horny teenage boys will join a cheerleading squad in Fired Up. Who will win? It's anybody's guess.
Friday the 13th was released February 13th, 2009 and stars Jared Padalecki, Danielle Panabaker, Amanda Righetti, Travis Van Winkle, Aaron Yoo, Derek Mears, Jonathan Sadowski, Julianna Guill. The film is directed by Marcus Nispel.
He's Just Not That Into You was released February 6th, 2009 and stars Morgan Lily, Trenton Rogers, Michelle Carmichael, Jasmine Woods, Sabrina Revelle, Zoe Jarman, Alia Rhiana Eckerman, Julia Pennington. The film is directed by Ken Kwapis.
Taken was released January 30th, 2009 and stars Liam Neeson, Maggie Grace, Leland Orser, Jon Gries, David Warshofsky, Holly Valance, Katie Cassidy, Xander Berkeley. The film is directed by Pierre Morel.
Confessions of a Shopaholic was released February 13th, 2009 and stars Isla Fisher, Hugh Dancy, Krysten Ritter, Joan Cusack, John Goodman, John Lithgow, Kristin Scott Thomas, Fred Armisen. The film is directed by P.J. Hogan.
Paul Blart: Mall Cop was released January 16th, 2009 and stars Kevin James, Keir O'Donnell, Jayma Mays, Raini Rodriguez, Shirley Knight, Stephen Rannazzisi, Peter Gerety, Bobby Cannavale. The film is directed by Steve Carr.
Push was released February 6th, 2009 and stars Colin Ford, Joel Gretsch, Djimon Hounsou, Dakota Fanning, Robert Tsonos, Brandon Rhea, Camilla Belle, Neil Jackson. The film is directed by Paul McGuigan.
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Oli
Still have to see Friday and Coraline.
3 years agoby @reviloleeFlag
killerman200
The way they were advertising The International seemed like it was going to be playing in many theaters. None of the theaters are playing this around my way. Oh well, guess i'll have to wait til it comes online or get it on Dvd.
3 years agoby @killerman200Flag
CelluloidDreams
I don't do "Re-Makes" so I skipped "Friday The 13th" and saw "The International" instead!
"The International" was damn good. A very intelligent thriller.
I'm still still very surprised that Hollywood still can turn out "Original" ideas!!
"The International": A- A Must see!
3 years agoby @2movieguysFlag
Diaigma
That crap looks funny too :)
3 years agoby @diaigmaFlag
Molemanjoop
SEQUEL TIME BABY !!!!! I an SOOOO glad Jason slashed That GAY movie down to second !!! I knew it !!!!
3 years agoby @molemanjupeFlag
killerman200
The International isn't even playing in most of the theaters around my way. Yeah, Diaigma i'm with you on Watchmen, but not long after that, Monsters Vs. Aliens will sweep through everyone.
3 years agoby @killerman200Flag
Moviemaster75
Friday could suck my balls
3 years agoby @moviemaster75Flag
The CryptKeeper
This isn't surprising.
3 years agoby @catwomanFlag
Diaigma
Of course, all of these will be blown asunder by Watchmen. Common Watchmen!
3 years agoby @diaigmaFlag
Diaigma
Not surprised by the numbers, however, I'm surprised Coraline opened in #5 with only one million less than last week. I hope it has a nice long run :)
3 years agoby @diaigmaFlag
SAGR8-ONE
friday, had one of the best beginnings ever! kills were dry, but it was good to see jason as box office king...first time without help (freddy vs jason) haters..F-Off! u FN o.c. f*cks that don't know horror
3 years agoby @moviespace1Flag
HolLANCEsteR
I LOVED the movie. So much better than the last few installments. I just got back in from seeing it for a third time.
However, I agree with the poster below about the annoying kids. I had a mom sit next to me tonight with two little kids. One kept screaming through out the entire movie and yelling out that he had to "do do"! The mom acted like she barely cared.
Also, the movie was sold out every time that I went to see it!
3 years agoby @hollancesterFlag
Chad Vital
"WOW !!! Chhhh Chhh Chhhhh Haaaa Haaaa Haaaaa.....Chhaaaad Vital sucks c*ck in hell (that is, of course, after he sucks all the c*ck on Earth). F*GGOT!!"
I'm not sure where to begin lol... I could start off by asking why pypebum is talking sh*t about me when I haven't even posted yet on this topic. Or, I can point out that most people who tell other people to suck c*cks or whatever, are the insecure ones, and some tend to be actually gay. Pype, come out of the closet buddy, your over the top manly man sh*t is just coming off as pathetic and it's pretty obvious you are hiding your true identity. So let it out big guy, we won't listen but good luck.
Btw can anybody give me an actual intelligent breakdown of whether the movie is good or not. I love Jason's character, but I didn't care for the old movies. I actually liked Freddy vs Jason, even though it was kinda corny lol. Don't spoil anything for me, just tell me if it's worth my 8 bucks or not.
3 years agoby @chad-vitalFlag
Creepshow
FRIDAY sucked balls. Typical crap.
3 years agoby @creepshowFlag
Twisted Smile (The Untold Smile)
I loved FRIDAY THE 13TH.I am going back again soon.
3 years agoby @twistedsmileFlag
ed_wood
Not really surprised, it was a cool movie.
3 years agoby @ed-woodFlag
CBF
Wow. Not surprising, indeed, seeing as how all the other films this week suck. I have a feeling that the pissed Goalie will also slash up "Fired Up" next week. Can't wait to see this flick, though I am waiting for audiences to die down. Does anybody else hate sitting in a theater to watch a movie they are anticipating whilst the theater is packed and full of stupid kids? (ie talking throughout the whole damn flick, or kicking your seat from behind?) I'd much rather sit in the cinemas by myself to watch Jason.
3 years agoby @comicbookfanFlag
outlaw Returns
Jason vs. Madea
3 years agoby @memo17Flag
Shelley
Not surprising, Friday the 13th was very good. Has anyone else noticed how PypeBomb is obsessed with male genitalia and bodily functions.
3 years agoby @shelleyFlag
ZanyZap
Jason will most likely keep slashing for another week.
Personally, I think Madea's funny as hell.
But, "It's anybody's guess..."
3 years agoby @zanyzapFlag
Vamp
Awesome! "Friday the 13th" was great!
3 years agoby @vampire2000Flag
T.Clark
Not surprising, this OR Pype's random tirade
3 years agoby @insertusernamehereFlag
JonSpidey07
well Jason took the box-office
ok i can go with that even though the movie was like whatever
3 years agoby @jonspidey07Flag