Box Office Report: Weekend of March 6th, 2009

Here is the box office report for the weekend of March 6th, 2009.

Warner Bros. Pictures' Watchmen topped the domestic box office, but due to its 2-hour-40-minute running time and less showings, it was held back a bit. The graphic novel adaption earned an estimated $55.7 million from 3,611 theaters, for an average of $15,413 per venue. It marks the third-highest March opening of all time, following only Snyder's own 300 ($70.9 million) and Ice Age: The Meltdown ($68 million). This opening is also th sixth-best opening for an R-rated feature. Watchmen also topped the international box-office, with $27.5 million from 5,097 theaters in 45 markets. It has earned $83.2 million worldwide.

Tyler Perry's Madea Goes to Jail added $8.8 million in second place, bringing its total to $76.5 million after three weeks.

20th Century Fox's Taken, with Liam Neeson, climbed from fourth to third with $7.5 in its sixth weekend. The action flick has collected a total of $118 million.

Fox Searchlight's Slumdog Millionaire had a 42.4% drop in sales for the first time, but made $6.9 million in its 17th week in theaters. The Oscar winner, produced for about $15 million, is now up to $125.4 million.

Columbia Pictures' Paul Blart: Mall Cop moved back up into the top five, with $4.2 million. The comedy, made for $26 million, has earned $133.6 million after eight weeks.