LOS ANGELES - Santa Claus could not conquer "The Incredibles."

The cartoon hit retained the top slot at the box office for a second weekend, taking in $50.2 million to fend off animated newcomer "The Polar Express," a Christmas tale that debuted at No. 2 with $23.5 million.

The heist flick "After the Sunset," with Pierce Brosnan, Salma Hayek and Woody Harrelson, opened in third place with $11.1 million, studio estimates showed Sunday.

Getting a jump on its full premiere next weekend, Renee Zellweger's sequel "Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason" began in narrower release and came in at No. 5 with $8.6 million.

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icket sales for Friday through Sunday at North American theaters, according to Exhibitor Relations Co.

1. "The Incredibles," $50.2 million.

2. "The Polar Express," $23.5 million.

3. "After the Sunset," $11.1 million.

4. "Seed of Chucky," $8.7 million.

5. "Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason," $8.6 million

6. "Ray," $8.4 million.

7. "The Grudge," $7.1 million.

8. "Saw," $6.4 million.

9. "Shall We Dance?" $4.1 million.

10. "Alfie," $2.8 million.