Due to the tragedy in Aurora, Colorado, the studios withheld the reporting of the box office estimates over the weekend. The Dark Knight Rises [BATM3] has officially earned $160.9 million over the weekend, toppping its predecessor The Dark Knight's $158.4 million to become the biggest 2D debut of all times.
Ice Age: Continental Drift [ICEA4] was bumped down to second with $20.4 million. The animated sequel tumbled 56% from ts debut as families stayed home.
The Amazing Spider-Man [SPID4] finished third at $10.9 million.
| Rank | TITLE | F-S-S | TOTAL |
| 1 | THE DARK KNIGHT RISES | $160,887,295 | $160,887,295 |
| 2 | ICE AGE: CONTINTENTAL DRIFT | $20,416,978 | $88,840,284 |
| 3 | THE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN | $10,887,111 | $228,611,425 |
| 4 | TED | $10,011,610 | $180,431,425 |
| 5 | BRAVE | $6,024,987 | $208,774,173 |
| 6 | MAGIC MIKE | $4,291,432 | $101,966,459 |
| 7 | SAVAGES | $3,398,880 | $40,055,075 |
| 8 | MADEA'S WITNESS PROTECTION | $2,253,074 | $60,289,622 |
| 9 | MOONRISE KINGDOM | $1,831,471 | $36,087,959 |
| 10 | TO ROME WITH LOVE | $1,420,891 | $11,107,993 |
| 11 | MADAGASCAR 3: EUROPE'S MOST WANTED | $1,350,946 | $207,626,201 |
| 12 | KATY PERRY: PART OF ME | $1,148,494 | $22,612,706 |