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"Terminator" still top film overseas

Mon Jun 15, 2009 2:06pm EDT
Cast members (L-R) Christian Bale, Bryce Dallas Howard, Moon Bloodgood, and Australian actor Sam Worthington pose at the U.S. premiere of the film ''Terminator Salvation'' at the Grauman's Chinese theatre in Hollywood, California, May 14, 2009. REUTERS/Danny Moloshok

Cast members (L-R) Christian Bale, Bryce Dallas Howard, Moon Bloodgood, and Australian actor Sam Worthington pose at the U.S. premiere of the film ''Terminator Salvation'' at the Grauman's Chinese theatre in Hollywood, California, May 14, 2009.

Credit: Reuters/Danny Moloshok

LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - Despite the foreign launch of three big titles, including domestic box office winner "The Hangover," "Terminator Salvation" was the top pick overseas for a second weekend with estimated sales of $46.1 million from 80 territories.

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A No. 1 Japan opening for the fourth title in the sci-fi action series generated $10.7 million. The film's China bow registered $9 million. In all, "Salvation" took the No. 1 spot in more than 30 territories. Its international total stands at $165.5 million.

Overall business was moderate, with torrid temperatures in many European markets complicating box office action.

"Hangover," enjoying its second weekend at No. 1 in North America, finished No. 4 overseas with $11.6 million from 15 markets. It opened at No. 1 in the U.K. ($5.2 million) and Australia ($2.7 million).

"The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3," which opened at No. 3 domestically, finished out of the top five overseas with $2.4 million, mostly from Asian and Middle Eastern markets.

Also falling short was domestic dud "Land of the Lost," with $3.1 million from five markets, led by Russia ($1.4 million, No. 2) and Australia ($1.3 million, No. 3).

Finishing second overall was Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian" with $17.9 million, raising its international haul to $176.2 million. The Ben Stiller comedy took the No. 1 spot in Mexico bow with $3.3 million.

"Angels & Demons" was No. 3 with $14.1 million for an overseas total of $315 million.

"Up" was No. 5 with $8.2 million, leading in 12 of its 14 markets; the foreign haul for the Pixar/Disney cartoon stands at $26.6 million.

(Editing by Dean Gooodman at Reuters)



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