The Wolverine Movie Tops Box Office Sales In Opening Weekend

“The Wolverine” movie proved it can claw its way to the top of the weekend box office, both domestically and internationally. It opened with $55 million in North America, and earned another $86.1 million overseas. Hugh Jackman and Fox film must be happy!

Estimated ticket sales for Friday through Sunday at U.S. and Canadian theaters, according to Hollywood.com. Where available, latest international numbers are also included. Final domestic figures will be released on Monday.

1. “The Wolverine,” $55 million ($86.1 million international).

2. “The Conjuring,” $22.1 million ($6.9 million international).

3. “Despicable Me 2,” $16 million ($24.5 million international).

4. “Turbo,” $13.3 million ($12.5 million international).

5. “Grown Ups 2,” $11.5 million ($4.2 million international).

6. “Red 2,” $9.4 million ($6.1 million international).

7. “Pacific Rim,” $7.5 million ($14.25 million international).

8. “The Heat,” $6.85 million ($3.1 million international).

9. “R.I.P.D.,” $5.85 million ($3.1 million international).

10. “Fruitvale Station,” $4.65 million.

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Estimated weekend ticket sales at international theaters (excluding the U.S. and Canada) for films distributed overseas by Hollywood studios, according to Rentrak:

1. “The Wolverine,” $86.1 million.

2. “Fast & Furious 6,” $25.3 million.

3. “Despicable Me 2,” $24.5 million.

4. “White House Down,” $19.8 million.

5. “Monsters University,” $15.6 million.

6. “Pacific Rim,” $14.25 million.

7. “Turbo,” $12.5 million.

8. “The Conjuring,” $6.9 million.

9. “Red 2,” $6.1 million.

10. “World War Z,” $5.6 million.