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Complete List: 'The Dark Knight' Claims 8 Box Office Records

 

Published 7/21/2008 at Latest News on omg!

Sorry Spidey, but the Caped Crusader is the new king of the box office. "The Dark Knight" opened with record-breaking numbers this weekend, taking in an astounding $158.3 million from Friday - Sunday, knocking "Spider-Man 3" from atop the box office record books. In 2007, the third installment in the Spider-Man franchise opened with $151 million. But that wasn't the only record "The Dark Knight" claimed in its opening weekend. In fact, a total of eight records now belong to Batman and friends. (link)

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