Iron Man 2 Box Office | featured news

Steel bested bows and arrows at the movies this weekend, with "Iron Man 2" fighting off the new release "Robin Hood" to stay at the top of the box office. The superhero sequel starring Robert Downey Jr. took in $53 million domestically to remain at No. 1, according to studio estimates Sunday.

Robert Downey Jr. blockbuster falls 71 percent compared to last Friday, taking in $14M on Friday; Russell Crowe adventure second at $13M

Marvel Studio's "Iron Man 2" soared to the top of the domestic rankings with an estimated $52.4 million in boxoffice from its first day in release on Friday.

"Iron Man 2" rocketed into domestic multiplexes with an estimated $7.5 million from its 12:01 a.m. Friday performances.

Film News: Advance online ticket sales are boffo -- The franchise sequel opened to $100.2 million in 53 overseas markets.