'Dark Knight' is still tops at theaters

Updated: August 6, 2012 - 10:21 AM

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Colin Farrell in a scene from the action thriller “Total Recall,” which opened at No. 2.

Photo: Michael Gibson, Columbia Pictures

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LOS ANGELES - "The Dark Knight Rises" topped the box office for the third week in a row, making $36.4 million this past weekend.

The finale in Christopher Nolan's epic Batman trilogy has now made nearly $355 million domestically, according to Sunday estimates from Warner Bros.

"Total Recall," starring Colin Farrell in a new take on the thriller that provided Arnold Schwarzenegger with one of his best-loved actions roles in 1990, opened in second place with $26 million, Columbia Pictures said.

Farrell stars in this version of the futuristic Philip K. Dick short story "We Can Remember It For You Wholesale."

Dan Fellman, Warner Bros. head of distribution, said "Dark Knight" is getting back on track to perform at its expected pace following the opening-night shooting in Aurora, Colo.

"The support from audiences across North America has been outstanding," Fellman said.

Estimated ticket sales were for Friday through Sunday at U.S. and Canadian theaters. Where available, international numbers are also included.

1. "The Dark Knight Rises," $36.4 million ($67 million).

2. "Total Recall," $26 million ($6.2 million).

3. "Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days," $14.7 million ($2.8 million).

4. "Ice Age: Continental Drift," $8.4 million. ($32.8 million.)

5. "The Watch," $6.35 million.

6. "Ted," $5.5 million. ($32 million).

7. "Step Up Revolution," $5.7 million ($7.9 million).

8. "The Amazing Spider-Man," $4.3 million ($6.1 million).

9. "Brave," $2.9 million. ($16.5 million).

10. "Magic Mike," $1.4 million. ($3.7 million).