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Will Smith still tops at foreign box office

Mon Dec 31, 2007 12:16am EST

LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - "I Am Legend" ruled the foreign box office for a second weekend, grossing $46.1 million from 25 markets, according to studio estimates issued Sunday.

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Will Smith's sci-fi thriller opened at No. 1 in the U.K. with about $21.8 million, and has earned $117 million internationally. It is expected to pass the $200 million mark in North America on Monday.

Domestic dud "The Golden Compass" racked up $34 million from 54 markets, good for an overseas total of $187 million. The North American total for the family fantasy is just $56 million.

"National Treasure: Book of Secrets" was No. 3 with $21 million from 25 markets, lifting its overseas total to $59.8 million. The Nicolas Cage adventure sequel opened at No. 1 in New Zealand and Mexico. In North America, where it has been No. 1 for two weekends, the total is $124 million.

"Enchanted" followed with $20.6 million from 43 markets, good for an international total of $110.7 million. The U.K. has contributed $26.4 million after four weekends.

"Aliens vs. Predator: Requiem" opened at No. 5 with $15.9 million from 20 markets. Top bows included Germany ($4.8 million), Australia ($2.8 million) and Japan ($2.4 million).

Other foreign totals: "Beowulf," $107.5 million; "Bee Movie," $103 million; "American Gangster," $62.6 million; Fox's "Alvin and the Chipmunks," $37.8 million; "Atonement," $36 million; and "Fred Claus," $25 million.

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