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Hancock Thwacks Box Office

Posted Jul 6, 08 4:29 PM CDT in Business,  Arts & Living 

(Newser) – Superhero comedy Hancock raked in $107 million over the July 4th weekend and became the third-biggest holiday opener ever, Variety reports. The weekend's other big debut, Kit Kittredge: An American Girl, sputtered in 8th spot with $3.6 million. Filling out the top five after Hancock were Wall-E, Wanted, Get Smart, and Paramount summer laffer, Kung Fu Panda.

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In this image released by Columbia Pictures, Will Smith, right, and Jason Bateman are shown in a scene from the film, "Hancock."   (AP Photo/Columbia Pictures, Frank Masi)
Actors Will Smith, right, and Tatyana Ali greet each other at the "Hancock" premiere Monday, June 30, 2008, in Los Angeles.   (AP Photo/ Matt Sayles)
Actor Will Smith arrives at the "Hancock" premiere Monday, June 30, 2008, in Los Angeles.   (AP Photo/ Matt Sayles)
Actor Will Smith arrives at the "Hancock" premiere Monday, June 30, 2008, in Los Angeles.   (AP Photo/ Matt Sayles)
Will Smith holds up a car in "Hancock."   (MovieWeb)
Will Smith breathes heavily in "Hancock."   (MovieWeb)
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