With all the hype about Snakes on a Plane, there was nobody that knew how it was going to perform on opening weekend. They were only able to take in $13,850,000 for the weekend. Some have put them at number one, but counted the preview showings on Thursday night, which accounted for $1.4 million more. This isn't supposed to be included in the three day totals.
Anyway you look at it, it is probably a big disappointment for New Line as it was presented in 3,555 theaters, and received only $4,290 per viewing.
Talladega Nights continued its strong showing by finishing at No. 1 for the weekend with a $14.1 million total. This is the third weekend in a row at No. 1 for Will Ferrell's comedy hit. It now has taken in $114.7 million after 17 days.
The World Trade Center has been a good performer for Paramount and Oliver Stone, grossing around $10.8 million. That brings its overall total to $45 million after 12 days. They are hoping to bring in about $70 million in the U.S. for the $65 million film.
Here's the top ten for the weekend:
| 1 | Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby | $14,100,000 |
| 2 | Snakes on a Plane | $13,850,000 |
| 3 | World Trade Center | $10,800,000 |
| 4 | Accepted | $10,112,000 |
| 5 | Step Up | $9,867,000 |
| 6 | Barnyard: The Original Party Animals | $7,489,000 |
| 7 | Little Miss Sunshine | $5,675,000 |
| 8 | Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest | $5,012,000 |
| 9 | Material Girls | $4,620,000 |
| 10 | Pulse | $3,528,000 |
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