X-2: The high-powered sequel X2: X-Men United held it's top spot at the box office, pulling in an estimated $41.4 million in its second weekend. X2's 10-day total is at an estimated $149.05 million, which indicates a strong, $23 million take at the box office during the week. "X2" has almost surpassed its predecessor's total gross in only 10 days. X-Men, which was released in July of 2000 took in $157.3 million in its domestic run.

In more surprising news, Daddy Day Care, the new Eddie Murphy comedy about an inept dad who starts a day care business, had a strong opening weekend, hauling in an estimated $27.6 million. The movie was chastised by critics (28 positive reviews out of 95 on www.rottentomatoes.com) but posted a solid $8,189 per screen average, showing in 3,370 theaters.

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X2: X-Men United was released May 2nd, 2003 and stars Patrick Stewart, Hugh Jackman, Ian McKellen, Halle Berry, Famke Janssen, James Marsden, Anna Paquin, Rebecca Romijn. The film is directed by Bryan Singer.