Dark Knight Top For 4th Week

Source: ComingSoon.net,  Box Office Mojo

Despite two more wide releases having entered theaters on Wednesday, The Dark Knight topped the box office for a fourth straight weekend, adding an estimated $26 million for a massive domestic total of $441.5 million.

Last week it fended off The Mummy, this week it held back the Pineapple Express. With sales of $7.6m, $10.5m and $7.9m, The Dark Knight amassed a weekend total of $26m, beating the Pineapple Express’ $22.4m,

If the estimate holds, then the Christopher Nolan-directed film has surpassed Shrek 2 ($441.226 million) to climb to the third spot on the all-time domestic blockbuster list, trailing just Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope ($460.998 million) and Titanic ($600.788 million).

Warner Bros. Pictures said it expects "Dark Knight" to end up with about $520 million domestically. The movie cost $185 million to make.

Internationally, The Dark Knight added $35.1 million at 7,000 theaters and has pushed its overseas total to $263 million for a worldwide total of $704.5 million.

My thoughts:
That's pretty amazing in this modern day and age for a movie to be in the top spot for 4 weeks,especially in the summer. 3rd biggest selling all time domestic blockbuster, it look possible on to beat Star Wars Episode IV, which it trails by $19m.

I'm sure lots of people, including the producers of Dark Knight are pleasantly surprised at the success of this movie. It just shows making a great movie is all about good storytelling, not plugging silly merchandise or trying to appeal to kids (Batman and Robin anyone?)

- DarkknightCity