The Kenneth Branagh-directed film earns $66 million, forcing 'Fast Five' to fall a step at number two with $32.5 million.
- May 9, 2011
AceShowbiz - "Thor" shows off his strength at North American box office. The superhero movie lands at the first place by grossing $65.7 million. Costing about $150 million to produce, the film received a "B plus" rating from CinemaScore.
Meanwhile, Justin Lin-directed "Fast Five" makes a stop at number two. The last week champion now drops to the runner-up position with $32.4 million. The movie which stars Vin Diesel and Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson grosses a total of $139.8 million in its second week.
Drama comedy "Jumping the Broom" opens with a soft landing at the third place. Drawing 70|percent| female audience, the PG-13-rated movie grosses $15.2 million and gets an "A" rating from CinemaScore.
"Something Borrowed" secures the fourth spot with $13.9 million on its opening weekend. In the meantime, "Rio" has to drop another slot to number five after obtaining $8.5 million, or decreasing 42.5|percent| from last week's cum.
Top Ten Movies at Box Office for May 6-8:
- "Thor" - $65.7 million
- "Fast Five" - $32.4 million
- "Jumping the Broom" - $15.2 million
- "Something Borrowed" - $13.9 million
- "Rio" - $8.5 million
- "Water for Elephants" - $6 million
- "Madea's Big Happy Family" - $4.2 million
- *"Soul Surfer" - $2.3 million
- "Prom" - $2.2 million
- "Hoodwinked Too! Hood vs. Evil" - $2 million