Night at the Museum was the top box office film of the New Year weekend with $37.8 million, a 24 percent increase over its debut last week. The film stars Ben Stiller and an all-star cast in this comedy about a night watchmen and the inhabitants of the museum that come to life at night. Will Smith's The Pursuit of Happyness took second place with $19.3 million, up 30 percent, while Dreamgirls finished third with $15.5 million. Below is the full list of top ticket sellers for the period of Friday through Sunday at U.S. and Canadian theaters, according to Media By Numbers.
1. Night at the Museum, $37.8 million.
2. The Pursuit of Happyness, $19.3 million.
3. Dreamgirls, $15.5 million.
4. Charlotte's Web, $12 million
5. Rocky Balboa, $11.4 million.
6. The Good Shepherd, $11.2 million.
7. Eragon, $8.5 million.
8. We Are Marshall, $8 million.
9. Happy Feet, $7.8 million.
10. The Holiday, $6.7 million.
