The year of the female protagonist continued at the box office this weekend, with Brave becoming the third film led by such a hero ( The Hunger Games , Snow White and the Huntsman ) to claim the top spot. This animated adventure earned $66.7 million, which marked the fifth-highest debut ever of a Pixar movie. Amidst poor reviews, meanwhile, Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter only garnered a $16.5 million opening, with fans giving it a collective C+ according to CineScore. Here is a look at the top five and remember to visit our friends at Movie Fanatic for the latest movie news and more on a daily basis: Brave : $66.7 million Madagascar 3: Europe’s Most Wanted : $20.2 million Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter : $16.5 million Prometheus : $10.0 million Snow White and the Huntsman : $8.0 million
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Brave Wins Box Office for Pixar, Females Everywhere
