‘Saw III’ Takes a Big Cut at Box Office

Halloween came early at movie theaters as “Saw III” sliced up the competition with a $34.3 million debut, the best opening yet for the gory horror franchise. Lionsgate’s “Saw III” easily took over as No. 1 at the box office, bumping off Disney’s dueling-magicians saga “The Prestige,” which slipped to third place with $9.6 million, according to studio estimates Sunday. “The Prestige” raised its 10-day total to $28.8 million.

Estimated ticket sales for Friday through Sunday at U.S. and Canadian theaters, according to Exhibitor Relations Co. Inc. Final figures will be released Monday.

1. “Saw III,” $34.3 million.

2. “The Departed,” $9.8 million.

3. “The Prestige,” $9.6 million.

4. “Flags of Our Fathers,” $6.35 million.

5. “Open Season,” $6.1 million.

6. “Flicka,” $5 million.

7. “Man of the Year,” $4.7 million.

8. “The Grudge 2,” $3.3 million.

9. “Marie Antoinette,” $2.85 million.

10. “Running With Scissors,” $2.55 million.

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‘Saw III’ Takes a Big Cut at Box Office

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