Roland Emmerich's latest special effects extravaganza 10,000 BC has earned $61 million at the worldwide box office since debuting overseas on Wednesday and in North America on Friday. Stateside, the Warner Bros. release took in $35.7 million from 3,410 theaters, an average of $10,478, while the international tally is up to $25.3 million from 20 markets. The North American portion was lower than Emmerich's previous blockbusters, with his best opening being The Day After Tomorrow, which took in $68.7 million opening weekend. Featuring Steven Strait and Camilla Belle, the prehistoric epic's opening marks the sixth best ever domestically for the month of March. It cost a little over $100 million to make.
Martin Lawrence and Raven-Symoné's new comedy College Road Trip debuted in the second spot with $14 million from 2,706 locations, an average of $5,173 per theater.
Columbia Pictures' Vantage Point dipped just 41.5% its third weekend to add $7.5 million in third place. The action-thriller, budgeted at $40 million, has collected $51.7 million so far.
New Line's Semi-Pro, starring Will Ferrell, took a 60.9% plunge in its second weekend, earning $5.9 million for a total of $24.8 million.
New Jason Statham thriller The Bank Job rounded out the top five with $5.7 million. The Lionsgate release opened in 1,603 theaters and averaged $3,562.
Other newcomer Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day, starring Frances McDormand and Amy Adams, was released into 535 theaters and earned $2.5 million.
