'The Avengers' wastes no time raking in cash
LOS ANGELES — “The Avengers” superhero blockbuster took in $103.2 million to lead the box office for a second-straight weekend, raising its domestic total to $373.2 million.
With $95.4 million more overseas, “The Avengers” lifted its international receipts to $628.9 million and a worldwide haul of just over $1 billion, only 19 days after it began rolling out in some markets.
“You never think that it can happen this quickly,” said Dave Hollis, head of distribution for Disney, whose Marvel Studios unit produced the ensemble film after a long buildup in its solo superhero outings.
Estimated weekend sales figures were:
1. “The Avengers,” $103.2 million
2. “Dark Shadows,” $28.8 million
3. “Think Like a Man,” $6.3 million.
4. “The Hunger Games,” $4.4 million
5. “The Lucky One,” $4.1 million
6. “The Pirates! Band of Misfits,” $3.2 million
7. “The Five-Year Engagement,” $3.1 million
8. “The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel,” $2.7 million
9. “Chimpanzee,” $1.6 million.
10. “Girl in Progress,” $1.4 million.
