If 2008 is any indicator, 2009 should be a stellar year for 3-D — with Hollywood studios, movie theaters, and Video On Demand poised to reap the rewards.
Despite ticket prices of up to $25, audiences flocked to 3-D premium offerings in 2008. Several blockbusters, like “The Dark Knight,” also benefited from the premium pricing associated with Imax viewing. 3-D offerings also fared well in complimentary areas; preliminary numbers indicate the “Hannah Montana and Miley Cyrus: Best of Both Worlds” 3-D video-on-demand concert on STARZ On Demand has already garnered hundreds of …

For the second week in a row, the latest Batman feature “The Dark Knight” dominated the box office. The film has reached more than $300 million in total earnings faster than any other movie.

RANK
FILM
STUDIO
WEEKEND
GROSS

1
The Dark Knight
WARNER BROS.
$75,166,466
$313.80

2
Step Brothers
SONY PICTURES
$30,940,732
$30.90

3
Mamma Mia!
UNIVERSAL
$17,746,725
$62.60

4
The X-Files: I Want To Believe
TWENTIETH CENTURY FOX
$10,021,753
$10

5
Journey to the Center of the Earth
WARNER BROS.
$9,717,217
$60.50

6
Hancock
SONY PICTURES
$8,311,123
$206.50

7
Wall-E
WALT DISNEY STUDIOS
$6,422,186
$195.30

8
Hellboy II: The Golden Army
UNIVERSAL
$5,100,305
$66.10

9
Space Chimps
TWENTIETH CENTURY FOX
$4,536,838
$16.20

10
Wanted
UNIVERSAL
$2,738,550
$128.60

Source: The Hollywood Reporter / Nielsen EDI

The Hollywood Reporter details the other top films of the weekend.