The high-flying birds of Rio stayed aloft in first place again, winning the Friday night box office crow, while Madea's Family managed a rather soft second place opening night. The animal family of Water For Elephants notched a third place opening while the awwwww.... so cute! kitties of African Cats strode in at fifth place. Your Friday box office is here.
1. RIO: $10,700,000 ($66,000,000)
2. MADEA'S BIG HAPPY FAMILY: $10,500,000 (new)
3. WATER FOR ELEPHANTS: $7,000,000 (new)
4. HOP: $4,800,000 ($92,200,000)
5. AFRICAN CATS: $3,300,000 (new)
[Numbers via Deadline]