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"Avatar" passed "The Dark Knight" to become the second-biggest movie of all time at the North American box office on Sunday, as it logged a sixth consecutive weekend in the top spot.

"Avatar" ruled the North American box office for a fourth weekend on Sunday, days after it soared up the worldwide rankings to become the second-biggest movie of all time.

The "Twilight" sequel scored the third-biggest opening weekend of all time at the North American box office, earning an estimated $140.7 million during its first three days of release across the United States and Canada.

Adam Sandler suffered his worst opening at the North American box office in almost five years yesterday with Funny People, a chart-topping comedy darker than the low-brow fare beloved by his young fans.

The sixth Harry Potter movie worked its charm at North American theaters, selling an estimated $159.7 million worth of tickets during its first five days of release

The party kept rocking for "The Hangover," which claimed the top spot at the North American box office this weekend, while Eddie Murphy suffered a headache with his second consecutive flop.

High School Musical heartthrob Zac Efron graduated to the big leagues at the North American box office on Sunday as his new comedy crushed a weighty thriller starring Russell Crowe.

"Monsters vs. Aliens" scared up the biggest opening of the year at the North American box office with $58.2 million US.

Nicolas Cage's latest big-screen thriller, "Knowing," topped the North American box office this weekend with an opening tally of $24.8 million, according to studio figures on Sunday.

Four Christmases led the North American box office for a second weekend, while the spotlight shifted to a handful of Oscar hopefuls playing in limited release.