Twilight grabbed $70.6M in its opening weekend

Vampire Romance “Twilight” has grabbed $70.6 million in its opening weekend. It’s far exceeded expectations, which had been set around $50 million

Last weekend’s No. 1 movie, “Quantum of Solace“, came in second with $27.4 million. It has now grossed $109.5 million, and it crossed the $100 million mark faster than any other film in the franchise.

Disney’s 3-D animated “Bolt“, made $27 million to take third place. Featuring the voices of John Travolta and Miley Cyrus, “Bolt” follows the cross-country journey of a dog who plays a superhero on television, but sadly realizes he has no magical powers once he gets separated from his “person.”

Estimated ticket sales for Friday-Sunday at U.S. and Canadian theaters, according to Media By Numbers LLC:
1. “Twilight”, $70.5 million
2. “Quantum of Solace”, $27.4 million
3. “Bolt”, $27 million
4. “Madagascar 2: Escape 2 Africa”, $16 million
5. “Role Models.” $7.2 million
6. “Changeling”, $2.6 million
7. “High School Musical 3: Senior Year”, $2 million
8. “Zack and Miri Make a Porno”, $1.7 million
9. “The Boy in the Striped Pajamas”, $1.67 million
10. “The Secret Life of Bees”, $1.28 million