In all likelihood living up to its billing as 'The Final Chapter', Shrek Forever After [SHRK4] debuted with an estimated $71.25 million. Even with 3D accounting for 61% of the revenue, Shrek Forever After grossed 42% less than the $121.6 million debut of Shrek the Third in 2007.
After two weeks at the top spot, Iron Man 2 [IRNM2] dropped to second with $26.6 million. The superhero sequel has zapped $251.3 million.
Robin Hood [RBNHD] finished third with $18.7 million, dropping 48% in its sophomore session. The legendary archer has gathered $66.1 million.
Letters of Juliet [LJULT] declined just 33% in its second weekend to $9.1 million for fourth place. The romance has booked $27.4 million.
MacGruber [MGRUB] failed to defuse the audience and bombed with just $4.1 million. Despite heavy marketing, the 'SNL' character never gained wide awareness.
Opening in limited release of 207 theaters, Kites [KITES] charted tenth overall with $0.95 million.
| Rank | TITLE | F-S-S | TOTAL |
| 1 | SHREK FOREVER AFTER | $71,250,000 | $71,250,000 |
| 2 | IRON MAN 2 | $26,600,000 | $251,265,000 |
| 3 | ROBIN HOOD | $18,700,000 | $66,100,000 |
| 4 | LETTERS TO JULIET | $9,100,000 | $27,426,241 |
| 5 | JUST WRIGHT | $4,225,000 | $14,631,640 |
| 6 | MACGRUBER | $4,100,000 | $4,100,000 |
| 7 | DATE NIGHT | $2,825,000 | $90,660,314 |
| 8 | A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET | $2,285,000 | $59,931,000 |
| 9 | HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON | $1,850,000 | $210,940,000 |
| 10 | KITES | $952,682 | $952,682 |
| 11 | THE BACK-UP PLAN | $900,000 | $35,876,777 |
| 12 | BABIES | $707,813 | $5,095,636 |
Source: Exhibitor Relations Co.
Tag(s): SHRK4, IRNM2, RBNHD, LJULT, MGRUB, KITES