Shocking the Hollywood industry by doubling even the loftiest expectations, American Sniper [AMSNP] hit an estimated $105.3 million over the 4-day holiday weeekend. The opening smashed the previous mark of $48.6 million set last year by Ride Along. The 3-day gross of $89.5 million also tops Passion of the Christ's $83.8 million.
Opening at a distant second, Paddinton [PADTN] earned $25.2 million to edge out The Wedding Ringer [WEDRN] at $24.5 million.
Last weekend's top film, Taken 3 [TAKE3] tumbled to fourth with $17.4 million, while Selma [SELMA] rounded out the top five with $11.5 million.
Blackhat [CYBER] completely bombed with just $4.4 million over the long weekend.
| Rank | TITLE | F-S-S-M | TOTAL |
| 1 | AMERICAN SNIPER | $105,305,000 | $108,730,000 |
| 2 | PADDINGTON | $25,205,000 | $25,205,000 |
| 3 | THE WEDDING RINGER | $24,500,000 | $24,500,000 |
| 4 | TAKEN 3 | $17,400,000 | $66,187,000 |
| 5 | SELMA | $11,500,000 | $29,164,000 |
| 7 | INTO THE WOODS | $8,696,000 | $116,449,000 |
| 6 | THE IMITATION GAME | $8,068,000 | $51,674,000 |
| 8 | THE HOBBIT: BATTLE OF THE FIVE ARMIES | $6,005,000 | $245,682,000 |
| 9 | NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM: SECRET OF THE TOMB | $5,065,000 | $106,013,000 |
| 10 | UNBROKEN | $4,957,000 | $109,299,000 |
| 11 | BLACKHAT | $4,415,000 | $4,415,000 |
| 12 | ANNIE | $2,800,000 | $82,980,000 |
Tag(s): AMSNP, PADTN, WEDRN, TAKE3, SELMA, CYBER