The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey has maintained its position at the top of the US box office charts.
Peter Jackson’s movie has taken $32.9 million this weekend, according to studio estimates.
Christmas Day releases Django Unchained and Les Misérables enter the standings in second and third position, taking $30.7 million and $28 million respectively.
Billy Crystal comedy Parental Guidance is the last of three new entries in the top ten, debuting at four with takings of $14.8 million.
The top ten in full (studio estimates):
1. (1) The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey – $32.9 million
2. (-) Django Unchained – $30.7 million
3. (-) Les Misérables – $28 million
4. (-) Parental Guidance – $14.8 million
5. (2) Jack Reacher – $14 million
6. (3) This is 40 – $13.1 million
7. (5) Lincoln – $7.5 million
8. (6) The Guilt Trip – $6.7 million
9. (7) Monsters, Inc. 3D – $6.4 million
10. (4) Rise of the Guardians – $4.9 million