Even though the sequel packed more starpower than the first film, The Expendables 2 [XPND2] banked an estimated $28.75 million, short of the original's $34.8 million opening two years ago. The R-rated action film expectantly attracted an audience that was 63% male and 65% over the age of 25.
Last weekend's champ The Bourne Legacy [BORN4] captured $17.0 million, dropping 55% in its second weekend.
The animated ParaNorman [PNORM] debuted in third place with $14.0 million. Focus Features' widest release came up short of Coraline's $16.8 million opening.
The Campaign [CMPGN] tailed off 50% in its second weekend to $13.4 million.
Sparkle [SPRKL] opened fifth overall at $12.0 million. The musical drama skewed female at 74%, while 62% were over the age of 35.
The Odd Life of Timothy Green [OLOTG] finished seventh with $10.9 million. The family film has grossed $15.2 million since opening on Wednesday.
| Rank | TITLE | F-S-S | TOTAL |
| 1 | THE EXPENDABLES 2 | $28,750,000 | $28,750,000 |
| 2 | THE BOURNE LEGACY | $17,019,855 | $69,580,935 |
| 3 | PARANORMAN | $14,008,498 | $14,008,498 |
| 4 | THE CAMPAIGN | $13,385,000 | $51,694,000 |
| 5 | SPARKLE | $12,000,000 | $12,000,000 |
| 6 | THE DARK KNIGHT RISES | $11,140,000 | $409,916,000 |
| 7 | THE ODD LIFE OF TIMOTHY GREEN | $10,909,000 | $15,187,000 |
| 8 | HOPE SPRINGS | $9,100,000 | $35,051,000 |
| 9 | DIARY OF A WIMPY KID: DOG DAYS | $3,850,000 | $38,762,321 |
| 10 | TOTAL RECALL | $3,500,000 | $51,782,000 |
| 11 | ICE AGE: CONTINTENTAL DRIFT | $2,950,000 | $150,136,416 |
| 12 | TED | $1,624,910 | $213,146,215 |
Tag(s): XPND2, BORN4, PNORM, CMPGN, SPRKL, OLOTG