LOS ANGELES, May 16, 2005

Fonda, Lopez Tops at Box Office

'Monster-In-Law' Brings In $24 Million Over Weekend

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"Because it's the final installment, it's going to go beyond the typical sci-fi audience. It's a cultural phenomenon. Virtually everyone has a vested interest in this movie," Dergarabedian said.

The only contest will be for second place.

"Hopefully we'll still be a choice for families," said Nikki Rocco, head of distribution for Universal, which released "Kicking & Screaming."

Estimated ticket sales for Friday through Sunday at North American theaters, according to Exhibitor Relations Co. Inc. Final figures will be released Monday.

1. "Monster-in-Law," $24 million.

2. "Kicking & Screaming," $21 million.

3. "Unleashed," $10.6 million.

4. "Kingdom of Heaven," $9.6 million.

5. "Crash," $7.2 million.

6. "House of Wax," $6.3 million.

7. "The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy," $4.8 million.

8. "The Interpreter," $4.4 million.

9. "XXX: State of the Union," $2.2 million.

10. "Mindhunters," $2 million.



By Gary Gentile
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