Four new films failed to connect with moviegoers as the Southern drama The Help [THELP] rose to number one in its sophomore weekend. The Help earned an estimated $20.5 million, declining just 21% from its debut weekend. The film has already taken in $71.8 million after 10 days.
Rise of the Planet of the Apes [RSAPE] dropped down a spot to second with $16.3 million. The sci-fi reboot has amassed $133.8 million after three weekends.
Spy Kids: All the Time in the World [SPYK4] fared best amongst the four new openers. The family film scored a franchise low $12.0 million.
The '80s remake Conan the Barbarian [CONAN] debuted in fourth place with just $10.0 million. The film skewed males at 76% males with 67% over the age of 25.
The other '80s remake Fright Night [FRNIT] did even worse at $8.3 million. Its audience was 60% males and 67% over the age of 25.
The romance One Day [1DAY] grossed $5.1 million to chart at number nine.
| Rank | TITLE | F-S-S | TOTAL |
| 1 | THE HELP | $20,479,000 | $71,801,000 |
| 2 | RISE OF THE PLANET OF THE APES | $16,300,000 | $133,764,360 |
| 3 | SPY KIDS: ALL THE TIME IN THE WORLD | $12,020,000 | $12,020,000 |
| 4 | CONAN THE BARBARIAN | $10,000,000 | $10,000,000 |
| 5 | FRIGHT NIGHT | $8,300,000 | $8,300,000 |
| 6 | THE SMURFS | $8,000,000 | $117,745,000 |
| 7 | FINAL DESTINATION 5 | $7,705,000 | $32,328,000 |
| 8 | 30 MINUTES OR LESS | $6,300,000 | $25,762,000 |
| 9 | ONE DAY | $5,127,567 | $5,127,567 |
| 10 | CRAZY, STUPID, LOVE | $4,950,000 | $64,420,000 |
| 11 | HARRY POTTER AND THE DEATHLY HALLOWS PT. 2 | $4,405,000 | $365,901,000 |
| 12 | COWBOYS & ALIENS | $4,193,635 | $89,476,160 |
Source: Exhibitor Relations Co.
Tag(s): THELP, RSAPE, SPYK4, CONAN, FRNIT, 1DAY