As expected, Cars 2 opened at no. 1 in the Philippines for the period of August 24 to 28, 2011 according to Box-Office Mojo. The Disney-Pixar movie raked in P37.78 million followed by the horror flick Final Destination 5 with P25.5 million.
Meanwhile, the Kathryn Bernardo-Julia Montes starrer “Way Back Home” settled for fifth place on its second week. The Star Cinema movie has grossed P25.8 million in 2 weeks.
Two more Hollywood films opened in the country on the same period. Action movie Colombiana placed 6th with P2.52 million and the romantic drama One Day settled for no. 8 with P2 million.
HIGHEST-GROSSING FILMS IN THE PHILIPPINES FOR 2011
(As of August 30, 2011)
1. Transformers: Dark of Moon – P415.74-M
2. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2 – P295.96-M
3. Kung Fu Panda 2 – P198.24M
4. Thor – P173.98M
5. Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides – P155.32M
6. X-Men: First Class – P154.92M
7. Captain America – P153.3
8. Green Lantern – P132.3M
9. Fast Five – P126.8M
10. Catch Me…I’m In Love – P120.21M
TOP-GROSSING PINOY FILMS FOR 2011 SO FAR
(As of August 30, 2011)
1. Catch Me…I’m In Love – P120.21M
2. In the Name of Love – P117.2M
3. Pak! Pak! My Dr. Kwak! – P72.31M
4. Bulong – P67.27M
5. Temptation Island – P60-M
6. Who’s That Girl? – P58.31M
7. Forever and a Day – P44.73M
8. My Valentine Girls – P44.26M
9. Ang Babae sa Septic Tank – P30.26M
10. Way Back Home – P25.8-M *
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11. The Adventures of Pureza: Queen of the Riles – P19.84-M
12. Tumbok – P10.53M
13. Tum: My Pledge of Love – P5.16M
Note: All movies marked with an asterisk (*) are still showing in theaters
Figures are estimates from third party tabulator Box Office Mojo