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Hancock Thwacks Box Office

Superhero flick is third-biggest holiday opener ever

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(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.

In this image released by Columbia Pictures, Will Smith, right, and Jason Bateman are shown in a scene from the film,
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)
Actor Will Smith arrives at the
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
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
Will Smith holds up a car in "Hancock."   (MovieWeb)
Will Smith breathes heavily in
Will Smith breathes heavily in "Hancock."   (MovieWeb)
Actors Will Smith, right, and Tatyana Ali greet each other at the
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)
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