Jack the Giant Slayer slays the box office — barely

Fairy tales rule at the box office, and this story about a lovely princess kidnapped by evil giants is no exception. Jack traded his horse for $28 million in gold coins.

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This comedy is proving no fraud for Universal by continuing to show them the money, three weeks into its run. It stole $9.7 million from audiences this weekend, bringing the total box office to $107 million.

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This Hangover remix for the college crowd drank $9 million in Jaeger shots this weekend and has its production company, Relativity, drunk-driving to the bank. This is depsite Relativity's January flop, Movie 43. Moral of the story: A small amount of gross-out comedy goes a long way.

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Being Pope-less may have added to the appeal of this latest exorcism, which opened to $8 million worth of Hail Marys. Despite chaos amongst Catholics, demon posession continues to deliver at the box office.

Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson can thank his lucky biceps and vein-popping forearms for adding $7.7 million to this film's bounty.

In glorious 3D, this family pleaser boasts the voices of Ricky Gervais and Sofia Vergara, who are both aliens of sorts.

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This Valentine's Day treat is still showing love at the box office by adding $6.3 million worth of chocolate this weekend.

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An Oscar for Jennifer Lawrence certainly added to this film's appeal, helping it earn an extra $5.9 million this weekend and bringing its total to $115 million.

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By taking in another $4.5 million, this Bruce Willis franchise is setting up Jai Courtney as the next action hero. Look for Jai in the upcoming action version of Mary Shelley's famous tale: I, Frankenstein.

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This supernatural story starring Keri Russell rained $3.5 million this weekend, hopefully giving her new TV show, The Americans, a little boost.