Even though the animated sequel was the worst reviewed film in Pixar's 25-year history, moviegoers drove Cars 2 [CARS2] to an estimated $68.0 million opening weekend. The debut bested the original Cars' $60 million in 2006. Families made up a majority of the audience, and preferred 2D over 3D at 60% to 40% of the receipts, the lowest split so far since the 3D fad began. Like all Pixar films, Cars 2 should enjoy a long summer stay.
The R-rated comedy Bad Teacher [BDTCH] debuted in second with a better than expected $31.0 million. Cameron Diaz [CDIAZ] and her co-stars attracted a crowd that was 63% female.
Last weekend's top film Green Lantern [GLANT] crashed 65% to $18.4 million. The DC superhero stands at $89.3 million.
In fourth place, Super 8 [SUPR8] added another $12.1 million to bring its total to $95.2 million.
Mr. Popper's Penguins [POPNG] rounded out the top five at $10.3 million. The family film declined 44% in its second session.
| Rank | TITLE | F-S-S | TOTAL |
| 1 | CARS 2 | $68,000,000 | $68,000,000 |
| 2 | BAD TEACHER | $31,000,000 | $31,000,000 |
| 3 | GREEN LANTERN | $18,350,000 | $89,311,000 |
| 4 | SUPER 8 | $12,100,000 | $95,186,000 |
| 5 | MR. POPPER'S PENGUINS | $10,300,000 | $39,447,679 |
| 6 | X-MEN: FIRST CLASS | $6,600,000 | $132,814,928 |
| 7 | THE HANGOVER: PART II | $5,865,000 | $243,943,000 |
| 8 | BRIDESMAIDS | $5,371,995 | $146,659,020 |
| 9 | PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN: ON STRANGER TIDES | $4,702,000 | $229,060,000 |
| 10 | MIDNIGHT IN PARIS | $4,480,768 | $28,580,358 |
| 11 | KUNG FU PANDA 2 | $4,150,000 | $153,042,000 |
| 12 | THE TREE OF LIFE | $1,360,000 | $5,875,264 |
Source: Exhibitor Relations Co.
Tag(s): CARS2, BDTCH, CDIAZ, GLANT, SUPR8, POPNG