'Pirates' clings on to US top spot

Buena Vista International

Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest remained at the top of the US box office chart last weekend, despite competition from four new entries.

The swashbuckling sequel took $35.2m over the three-day period, with closest rival Monster House earning $22.2m in its first week.

Also debuting were M Night Shyamalan's Lady in the Water, and comedies Clerks 2 and My Super Ex-Girlfriend.

The top ten in full:
1. (1) Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest - $35.2m
2. (-) Monster House - $22.2m
3. (-) Lady in the Water - $18.0m
4. (3) You, Me and Dupress - $12.8m
5. (2) Little Man - $11.0m
6. (-) Clerks II - $10.1m
7. (-) My Super Ex-Girlfriend - $8.6m
8. (4) Superman Returns - $7.4m
9. (5) The Devil Wears Prada - $7.4m
10. (6) Cars - $4.9m