Warner Bros. capitalized on the 3D craze by converting the fantasy remake Clash of the Titans [CLASH] into an estimated $61.4 million opening weekend and $64.1 million including Thursday night screenings. 3D screens and their higher ticket prices accounted for more than 50% of the box office. However, the conversion appears short-sighted as reactions to the 3D version have been largely unfavorable. With grosses already declining from Friday to Saturday, Clash looks to have a steep drop-off next weekend.
Lionsgate's Why Did I Get Married Too [WDIG2] debuted in second place with a strong $30.15 million. The opening is the second best for Tyler Perry [TPERR] behind Madea Goes To Jail's $41 million, though his films tend to be front-loaded by an ardent fanbase.
Despite the arrival of a 3D competitor, How to Train Your Dragon [HTRYD] burned off just 33% in its second weekend to $29.2 million. The animated film has banked $92.3 million.
Miley Cyrus [MCYRU] opened The Last Song [LSONG] fourth overall at $16.2 million. The Disney teen romance has $25.6 million since opening on Wednesday.
| Rank | TITLE | F-S-S | TOTAL |
| 1 | CLASH OF THE TITANS | $61,400,000 | $64,055,000 |
| 2 | WHY DID I GET MARRIED TOO? | $30,150,000 | $30,150,000 |
| 3 | HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON | $29,200,000 | $92,326,000 |
| 4 | THE LAST SONG | $16,203,000 | $25,590,000 |
| 5 | ALICE IN WONDERLAND | $8,267,000 | $309,793,000 |
| 6 | HOT TUB TIME MACHINE | $8,000,000 | $27,842,318 |
| 7 | THE BOUNTY HUNTER | $6,200,000 | $48,957,000 |
| 8 | DIARY OF A WIMPY KID | $5,525,000 | $46,234,281 |
| 9 | SHE'S OUT OF MY LEAGUE | $1,463,000 | $28,659,000 |
| 10 | SHUTTER ISLAND | $1,462,000 | $123,415,000 |
| 11 | GREEN ZONE | $1,217,160 | $33,087,185 |
| 12 | THE GHOST WRITER | $1,135,000 | $11,023,896 |
Source: Exhibitor Relations Co.
Tag(s): CLASH, WDIG2, TPERR, HTRYD, MCYRU, LSONG