Connecting with older adult moviegoers, the kidnapping drama Prisoners [PRSNS] seized an estimated $21.4 million to lead the weekend box office. The audience was 52% female and 72% over the age of 25. With excellent reviews and word of mouth, Prisoners should exercise strong legs going forth.
Last week's top film Insidious: Chapter 2 [NSID2] finished second with $14.5 million. The horror sequel dropped 64% in its second weekend to bring it total to $60.9 million.
The Family [TFMLY] dropped 50% in its second weekend to $7.0 million. The comedy has stashed $25.6 million.
The sleeper hit Instructions Not Included [ININC] slipped just 17% in third weekend of wide release adding $5.7 million to up its total to $34.3 million.
Battle of the Year [BATYR] placed fifth with just $5.0 million in its debut, while the 3D re-release of Wizard of Oz [WOZ3D] banked $3.0 million.
| Rank | TITLE | F-S-S | TOTAL |
| 1 | PRISONERS | $21,430,000 | $21,430,000 |
| 2 | INSIDIOUS: CHAPTER 2 | $14,500,000 | $60,855,000 |
| 3 | THE FAMILY | $7,000,000 | $25,640,522 |
| 4 | INSTRUCTIONS NOT INCLUDED | $5,700,000 | $34,261,725 |
| 5 | BATTLE OF THE YEAR | $5,000,000 | $5,000,000 |
| 6 | WE'RE THE MILLERS | $4,670,000 | $138,176,000 |
| 7 | LEE DANIELS' THE BUTLER | $4,304,000 | $106,452,114 |
| 8 | RIDDICK | $3,671,730 | $37,180,020 |
| 9 | THE WIZARD OF OZ (IMAX) | $3,022,000 | $3,022,000 |
| 10 | PLANES | $2,861,000 | $86,543,000 |
| 11 | PERCY JACKSON: SEA OF MONSTERS | $1,800,000 | $64,271,800 |
| 12 | ELYSIUM | $1,500,000 | $90,824,000 |
Tag(s): PRSNS, NSID2, TFMLY, ININC, BATYR, WOZ3D