In a closely watched race, Universals Tom Hanks-Julia Roberts starrer Charlie Wilsons War beat out DreamWorks-Paramounts Johnny Depp musical adaptation Sweeney Todd for the No. 4 spot.

Directed by Mike Nichols, Charlie Wilsons War grossed $9.6 million from 2,575 for the weekend and $15.9 million for the five days.

Playing in less than half the number of theaters as Charlie, director Tim Burtons Sweeney grossed an estimated $9.3 million from 1,249 theaters over the weekend and $13.6 million for the five days.

Per-location average for Sweeney for the five days was a hearty $10,918 compared to $6,174 for Charlie Wilsons War.

This is a slot we feel we now own, Universal marketing and distribution topper Adam Fogelson said, speaking of Charlie Wilsons War.
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