After already seducing most of the world, James Bond conquered North America with an estimated $87.8 million weekend for Skyfall [JB23]. The opening is the highest ever for the spy franchise topping Quantum of Solace's $67.5 million. Skyfall also added $2.2 million from Thursday. The audience comprised of 60% males and 75% over the age of 25.
Last weekend's top earner, Wreck-It ralph [RALPH] dropped down to second at $33.1 million, a 33% decline from its debut. The videogame movie has coined $93.7 million.
Flight [FLIGH] took third place with $15.1 million. The drama trailed off 39% in its second weekend to bring its total to $47.8 million.
Opening in 11 theaters, Lincoln [ABE] grossed $0.9 million for a stellar per theater average of $81,818.
| Rank | TITLE | F-S-S | TOTAL |
| 1 | SKYFALL | $87,800,000 | $90,000,000 |
| 2 | WRECK-IT RALPH | $33,056,000 | $93,690,000 |
| 3 | FLIGHT | $15,100,000 | $47,770,000 |
| 4 | ARGO | $6,745,000 | $85,711,000 |
| 5 | TAKEN 2 | $4,000,000 | $131,287,171 |
| 6 | HERE COMES THE BOOM | $2,550,000 | $39,061,000 |
| 7 | CLOUD ATLAS | $2,525,000 | $22,712,000 |
| 8 | PITCH PERFECT | $2,503,800 | $59,030,443 |
| 9 | THE MAN WITH THE IRON FISTS | $2,489,760 | $12,718,085 |
| 10 | HOTEL TRANSYLVANIA | $2,350,000 | $140,904,000 |
| 11 | PARANORMAL ACTIVITY 4 | $2,020,000 | $52,641,000 |
| 12 | SINISTER | $1,450,000 | $46,504,238 |
Tag(s): JB23, RALPH, FLIGH, ABE