Jennifer Aniston starring 'Marley & Me' topped the box office, ahead of Brad Pitt's 'The Curious Case of Benjamin Button' over Christmas Day, with both films performing impressively. Photo Credit: Splash NewsDecember 26, 2008, (Sawf News) - Jennifer Aniston starring Marley & Me topped the box office, ahead of Brad Pitt's The Curious Case of Benjamin Button over Christmas Day, with both films performing impressively.
Twentieth Century Fox's Marley & Me, headlining Aniston and Owen Wilson, rang in $ 14.6 million on 3,480 screens, the best ever performance for Christmas Day release.
Paramount's Button, starring Brad Pitt and Cate Blanchett, came in second with an impressive $11.8 million, on 2,988 screens. A favorite amidst critics, the film has won five Golden Globe nominations.
Both the films did 40% to 50% more business than forecast by box office gurus.
Their good box office collections appear even more impressive when viewed in the context of the crowded field, with a record five Christmas Day releases, which included Disney family title Bedtime Stories, toplining Adam Sandler ($10.5 million from 3,651 theaters), United Artists/MGM's Valkyrie starring Tom Cruise ($8.5 million on 2,711 screens) and Lionsgate's The Spirit ($4 million on 2,509 screens).
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