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WEEKEND BOXOFFICE

Gross Cume
1. The Dark Knight
42.7 393.8
2. The Mummy: Emperor
40.5 40.5
3. Step Brothers 16.5 63.2
4. Mamma Mia!
12.6 87.5
5. Journey to Center of the Earth 6.7 72.9
Weekend of Aug 1-3. Figures in $ mil.

The Mummy: Tomb of Dragon Emperor

Release Wknd. B.O. Cume B.O.
1. Mummy: Tomb of Dragon Emperor
61.2
61.2
2. The Dark Knight 38.2 203.7
3. Mamma Mia! 16.4
142.5
4 WALL-E 15.5 95.0
5. Kung Fu Panda 12.3 329.4
Weekend of Aug 1 - 3. Figures for non-U.S. boxoffice in millions.

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