'Exodus: Gods and Kings' Rules Box Office

Movie

The Biblical story starring Christian Bale and Joel Edgerton dethrones 'Hunger Games: Mockingjay, Part 1' which became first placer for three weeks.

December 15, 2014

AceShowbiz -

Ridley Scott's newly-released Biblical movie "Exodus: Gods and Kings" is edging out "The Hunger Games: Mockingjay, Part 1" from the first spot at the box office this week. The story starring Christian Bale as Moses and Joel Edgerton as Ramses II claims No. 1 position after garnering an estimated $24.5 million in the U.S. in its first week, according to Box Office Mojo.

"Mockingjay", which was on the top spot for three weeks since its release last month, slips to No. 2 with $13.2 million. Last week's second placer "Penguins of Madagascar" is on third place this week after collecting about $7.3 million.

Another newcomer in the chart, Chris Rock's comedy "Top Five", earned much less than "Exodus". The comedy, which also stars Gabrielle Union, Kevin Hart, Whoopi Goldberg and Sherri Shepherd among others, is estimated to bring $7.2 million in its first week. "Big Hero 6", meanwhile, is spending its sixth week at No. 5 with approximately $6.1 million, slipping one rung from its position last week.

Editors' Pick

"Interstellar" is positioned at No. 6 after adding approximately $5.5 million to its total. The next positions are taken by "Horrible Bosses 2", "Dumb and Dumber To" and Eddie Redmayne's "The Theory of Everything". Reese Witherspoon's "Wild" rounds out the top ten, jumping to the position from the 15th spot after collecting an estimated $1.5 million.