Second 'Narnia' debuts at No. 1 - MOVIES: The sequel knocks "Iron Man" from the top spot.

Published on Monday, May 19, 2008
By KATE WOOD

"The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian" took over the box-office throne from "Iron Man" this weekend, earning $56.6 million.

Both films overperformed in Inland Southern California, proving once again that the region's audiences love their blockbusters.

Regionally, the "Narnia" film made $18,085 per theater; nationally, the figure was $14,399.

The film is Disney's second based on the books by C.S. Lewis.

The first movie, "The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe," drew opening-weekend receipts of $65.6 million and earned $744.8 million in total worldwide ticket sales, according to Box Office Mojo LLC.

"Always our expectations are that a successive film in a franchise will out-earn its predecessor" in the opening weekend, said Paul Dergarabedian, president of Media By Numbers. "This is a May release in a May where a particular film, namely 'Iron Man,' is hanging on strongly Read Full Article...

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