LOS ANGELES — Score one for the prehistoric animals.

The 20th Century Fox family tale "Ice Age: The Meltdown" took in $34.5 million to remain the No. 1 movie for a second straight weekend, according to studio estimates Sunday.

The animated sequel fended off Sony's Rob Schneider-David Spade baseball comedy "The Benchwarmers," which debuted as runner-up with $20.5 million.

Premiering in third place was New Line's "Take the Lead," a ballroom dance tale starring Antonio Banderas that took in $12.8 million.

1. "Ice Age: The Meltdown," $34.5 million.

2. "The Benchwarmers," $20.5 million.

3. "Take the Lead," $12.8 million.

4. "Inside Man," $9.2 million.

5. "Lucky Number Slevin," $7.1 million.

6. "Failure to Launch," $4.1 million.

7. "ATL," $3.75 million.

8. "V for Vendetta," $3.4 million.

9. "Phat Girlz," $3.1 million.

10. "Thank You for Smoking," $2.4 million.