That was it for Michael Jackson, tipped off top spot by 2012. The Vintner’s Luck opened at #7, which doesn’t bode well, especially with author Elizabeth Knox publicly adding her voice to the less-than-satisfied critical response. The Strength of Water showed some tenacity, improving both position and earnings for the second week running.
| Rank | Last Week |
Title | Take | Screens | Total |
| 1 | – | 2012 | $1,269,772 | 78 | $1,269,772 |
| 2 | 1 | This Is It | $533,954 | 76 | $3,342,586 |
| 3 | 2 | My Sister’s Keeper | $337,958 | 46 | $792,688 |
| 4 | 3 | Julie & Julia | $194,929 | 71 | $355,178 |
| 5 | 4 | A Christmas Carol | $185,562 | 27 | $129,559 |
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| 7 | – | The Vintner’s Luck | $96,437 | 43 | $96,437 |
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| 10 | 8 | An Education | $40,638 | 22 | $695,859 |
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| 35 | 31 | Sunshine Cleaning | $1,905 | 5 | $620,337 |
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| 36 | 42 | The Strength of Water | $1,756 | 4 | $218,381 |
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| 46 | 30 | Red Cliff | $374 | 3 | $145,252 |
