Christopher Nolan’s The Dark Knight spends a four weeks at the top of the American box office and has become the first film since The Lord of the Rings: Return of the King way back in 2003 to hold the top spot for a month.Grossing a further $26 million the film just edged out new Geek chic movie Pineapple Express which reunites Seth Rogan with Judd Apatow.Last week’s number two The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor grossed a further $16 million despite poor reviews from the critics.Thee only other new entry The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2 entered the chart at number four grossing just over $10 million.Will Ferrell comedy Step Brothers rounds off the top five.1 The Dark Knight - $26,030,000

2. Pineapple Express - $22,400,000

3. The Mummy: Tomb Of The Dragon Emperor $16,100,000

4. The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2 - $10,770,000

5. Step Brothers - $8,900,000

6. Mamma Mia! - $8,081,000

7. Journey To The Centre Of The Earth - $4,855,000

8. Hancock - $3,300,000

9. Swing Vote - $3,106,000

10. WALL-E - $3,045,000

FemaleFirst Helen Earnshaw


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