Michael Jackson's "This Is It" rehearsal documentary has soared to the top of the U.S. box office, taking $21.3 million in its opening weekend.The film, which follows the Thriller legend as he prepared for his ill-fated London concerts, premiered worldwide on Wednesday.
Within five days This Is It has earned a massive $32.5 million in the states and $101 million worldwide - prompting Sony bosses to extend its run in the U.S. until Thanksgiving weekend, and add showtimes in other territories on a country-by-country basis.
However, its success still falls short of last year's $31.1 million U.S. opening weekend for Hannah Montana & Miley Cyrus: Best of Both Worlds Concert.
This Is It bumped low-budget horror film Paranormal Activity from number one to the second spot, with $16.5 million in earnings; however, moviegoers proved they were seeking a thrill over the Halloween weekend, helping Jamie Foxx and Gerard Butler's crime drama Law Abiding Citizen land at number three with $7.3 million in earnings.
Rounding out the top five is Vince Vaughn's comedy Couples Retreat and horror film Saw VI, earning $6.1 million and $5.6 million respectively.
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