‘Rules’ Edges Out ‘Days,’ Barely

“Rules of Engagement” grossed $10.9 million to remain the top-grossing film in the country for the second week. Sandra Bullock’s “28 Days” took in $10.3 million for second place, while the comedy “Keeping the Faith” came in third with $8.1 million.

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Three-day gross/ Screens/ Weeks in Movie (Studio) Total (millions) Average Release 1. “Rules of Engagement” $10.9 3,190 2 (Paramount) $30.6 $3,427 2. “28 Days” $10.3 2,523 1 (Sony/Columbia) $10.3 $4,087 3. “Keeping the Faith” $8.1 2,152 1 (Disney/Touchstone) $8.1 $3,754 4. “Erin Brockovich” $7.0 3,070 5 (Universal) $99.3 $2,290 5. “The Road to El Dorado” $6.2 3,223 3 (DreamWorks) $33.0 $1,910 6. “Return to Me” $5.0 2,320 2 (MGM) $15.3 $2,159 7. “American Psycho” $4.96 1,236 1 (Lions Gate) $4.96 $4,014 8. “The Skulls” $4.0 2,409 3 (Universal) $25.7 $1,670 9. “Final Destination” $3.0 1,509 5 (New Line) $38.2 $2,021 10. “Ready to Rumble” $2.7 2,585 2 (Warner Bros.) $9.1 $1,039 “Where the Money Is” $2.5 1,538 1 (USA Films) $2.5 $1,634 “East Is East” $53,569 4 1 (Miramax) $53,569 $13,392

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SOURCE: Exhibitor Relations Co.