'Hunger' fans still not satisfied - Chicago Sun-Times

Weekend
box office

Estimated ticket sales for
Friday through Sunday at U.S. theaters:

1. The Hunger Games $33.5 mil.

2. American Reunion $21.5 mil.

3. Titanic in 3-D $17.4 mil.

4. Wrath of the Titans $15 mil.

5. Mirror Mirror $11 mil.

6. 21 Jump Street $10.2 mil.

7. Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax $5 mil.

8. Salmon Fishing $975,000

9. John Carter $820,000

10. Safe House $581,000

Hollywood.com

Updated: April 8, 2012 10:16PM

The 1990s were no match for a dystopian future as “The Hunger Games” held off healthy debuts from an “American Pie” reunion and a “Titanic” re-release.

Neither could sink “Hunger Games,” which claimed the top spot at the box office for the third consecutive weekend with $33.5 million, according to studio estimates.

The haul marks a rebound of sorts for “Hunger Games,” which saw last weekend’s grosses drop a steep 62 percent from its monstrous debut of $152.3 million last month, the third-highest opening on record. This weekend’s take marks a 43 percent drop, meaning the film should see a healthy run into summer.

“Hunger Games” drew crowds over Easter weekend, traditionally a slower time for theaters.

Gannett News Service

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