Kate Beckinsale’s return to the franchise propelled Underworld: Awakening to a big box office win this weekend. George Lucas’ Red Tails came in second in revenue. Those out to see Kate, who plays leather-clad vampire warrior Selene, kick some serious behind managed helped the film bring in $24.3 million its opening weekend. Was it worth it, though? Movie Fanatic’s Underworld: Awakening review is mixed, but in strictly financial terms, it easily topped Red Tails ‘ $19.4 million haul. Underworld Awakening Trailer Mark Wahlberg’s Contraband grossed $12.2 million, causing it to fall from first to third in the box office. Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close pulled in $10.5 million. Nos. 5-10: Haywire ($9.0 million), Beauty & the Beast 3D ($8.6 million), Joyful Noise ($6.1 million) , Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol ($5.5 million) , Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows ($4.8 million) , The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo ($3.8 million).
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Underworld: Awakening Wins Weekend Box Office
