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LOS ANGELES — Another fantasy world has joined Hollywood's instant-blockbuster club.

Disney's "The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe" — adapted from C.S. Lewis' tale of enchantment, epic battles and talking animals — debuted as the weekend's top movie with $67.1 million, according to studio estimates Sunday.

Right behind "Chronicles of Narnia" comes Peter Jackson's remake of "King Kong," expected to open to huge audiences Wednesday.

Here are the top movies this weekend using estimated ticket sales for Friday through Sunday , according to Exhibitor Relations Co. Inc.

1. "The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe," $67.1 million.

2. "Syriana," $12 million.

3. "Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire," $10.3 million.

4. "Walk the Line," $5.75 million.

5. "Yours, Mine & Ours," $5.15 million.

6. "Aeon Flux," $4.6 million.

7. "Just Friends," $3.9 million.

8. "Pride & Prejudice," $2.5 million.

9. "Chicken Little," $2.3 million.

10. "Rent," $2 million.

By The Associated Press

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