US Box Office
By now a Halloween tradition, Saw III reigns the box office, with a healthy $34.3 million, topping both Saw and Saw II, each a year apart. While still low budget and highly profitable, it’s nowhere near the $1.2 million budget of the original.
Not departing just yet, The Departed stayed strong at number two with $9.8 million. The Prestige loses a bit of magic, now at three with $9.6 million.
Flags of our Fathers doesn’t seem to catch on, dropping to number 4 with $6.4 million. With the current cume at $19.9 million, it will be a tough road to break even ($90 million budget). Rounding out the top 5 is left-over Open Season with $6.1 million.