The weekend is over and just as expected, the Cloverfield monster stomped out its competition. Surprisingly though I think Cloverfield ended up bringing less than I expected. Word of mouth is going to influence its next weekend a lot so we’ll have to see if it bottoms out or maintains a decent drop. Digging into Cloverfield’s box office was Heigl’s new romantic comedy, 27 Dresses. I think I’d have rather been eaten by that monster than see that movie. I meant Cloverfield, not Heigl. The other new release this weekend was Mad Money, which Katie Holmes said she selected in lieu of Dark Knight. Sure, sure. I decided to pass on Batman as well when they offered me the role of Bruce Wayne, so I totally understand. With no playoff games going on this weekend you’ll have plenty of time to get out there and catch up.

Here they are, your box office movie earnings for this weekend: January 18 - 20, 2008. If you missed any of the background on the new releases check out our Weekend Movie Preview with trailers and details.

Box office domestic earnings for movies this weekend, January 18 - 20, 2008:

1. “Cloverfield” $41.0 million [$41.M total]
2. “27 Dresses” $22.4 million [$22.4M total]
3. “The Bucket List” $15.1 million [$42.7M total]
4. “Juno” $10.2 million [$85.3M total]
5. “National Treasure: Book of Secrets” $8.1 million [$198.0M total]
6. “First Sunday” $7.8 million [$28.4M total]
7. “Mad Money” $7.7 million [$7.7M total]
8. “Alvin and the Chipmunks” $7.0 million [$196.3M total]
9. “I Am Legend” $5.1 million [$247.6M total]
10. “Atonement” $4.7 million [$31.8M total]

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