Tropic Thunder Earns $26 Million as No. 1 Movie

Us Magazine - August 17, 2008 9:45 PM PDT
Story photo: Tropic Thunder Earns $26 Million as No. 1 MovieRobert Downey Jr. arrives at the Los Angeles Premiere Of 'Tropic Thunder' at the Mann's Village Theater on August 11, 2008 in Los Angeles, California.Us Magazine
Tropic Thunder debuted as the No. 1 movie at the box office this weekend, earning $26 million and knocking The Dark Knight from five consecutive weekends at top.

Despite protests and boycotts about the use of blackface, the combat satire starring Robert Downey Jr., Ben Stiller and Jack Black has earned $37 million since opening on Wednesday.

Though The Dark Knight slipped to No. 2 with a weekend gross of $16.8 million, the flick is now the second-highest-grossing film in history.

With a total gross of $471 million, The Dark Knight surpassed Star Wars and ranks second behind Titanic's $601 million gross. The Dark Knight was also the fastest flick to earn $400 million.

See photos from The Dark Knight.

Star Wars: The Clone Wars earned $15.5 million as the No. 3 movie this weekend while Mirrors starring Kiefer Sutherland came in fourth and Pineapple Express fell to No 5.


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  • rockergirl
    well i think the main reason that this movie is soooo successful is bcos Heath ledger died... the post humous oscar and all... everybody wanted to see if he was really good enuf to receive that award... even if he's dead.
    report abuseposted August 27, 2008 11:55 PM PDT
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  • jazzy g
    this movie is crap compared to "pineapple express" !! finally saw "dark knight" last night loved it too !! but the "express" was really funny !!
    report abuseposted August 18, 2008 1:23 PM PDT
  • a567and8
    Robert Downey's work in "Tropic Thunder" was hilarious, clever, intelligent, and respectful. As an African-American it was absolutely fascinating to watch his take on black style, language, and culture. He "gets it!" There is absolutely nothing to object to in that portrayal and BELIEVE ME IT ISN'T BLACK FACE. It's an actor pretending
    report abuseposted August 18, 2008 12:28 PM PDT
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    and can they help others with that? where does the mney go to?
    report abuseposted August 18, 2008 4:31 AM PDT
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    report abuseposted August 18, 2008 4:25 AM PDT
  • Music
    whats number one
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