The Forbidden Kingdom Takes The Top Spot At The B.O.

By Kellvin Chavez on April 20, 2008

A martial arts dream team - Jackie Chan and Jet Li - won the weekend as their movie matchup "The Forbidden Kingdom" debuted at No. 1 with $20.9 million in ticket sales, according to studio estimates Sunday.

The tale of a modern American teen hurtled back in time to a kung fu adventure in ancient China, "The Forbidden Kingdom" features Asian superstars Chan and Li in multiple roles and their first big-screen duel.

Universal's romantic comedy "Forgetting Sarah Marshall," starring Jason Segel as a nice guy who's dumped by his glamorous girlfriend (Kristen Bell), opened in second place with $17.3 million. It's the latest from producer Judd Apatow ("Knocked Up").

WEEKEND TOP 10 STUDIO ESTIMATES, APRIL 18-20, 2008.

1	The Forbidden Kingdom	$20.9 M
2	Forgetting Sarah Marshall	$17.3 M
3	Prom Night	$9.1 M
4	88 Minutes	$6.8 M
5	Nim's Island	$5.7 M
6	21	$5.5 M
7	Street Kings	$4.0 M
8	Dr. Seuss' Horton Hears a Who!	$3.5 M
9	Expelled: No Intelligence Allowed	$3.2 M
10	Leatherheads	$3.0 M

Source:Box Office Mojo

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