You, Me and Dupree entered the Australian box office chart at the top last weekend, beating former number one Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest.

The comdey, starring Owen Wilson, Kate Hudson and Matt Dillon, enjoyed earnings of AUS$2.51m over its first three days, with Pirates trailing behind with AUS$2.05m.

Newcomer The Lake House followed in third place, with Jindabyne and My Super Ex-Girlfriend completing the top five.

The top ten:
1. (-) You, Me and Dupree - AUS$2.51m
2. (1) Pirates of the Caribbean - AUS$2.05m
3. (-) The Lake House - AUS$1.54m
4. (3) Jindabyne - AUS$0.63m
5. (2) My Super Ex-Girlfriend - AUS$0.47m
6. (4) Superman Returns - AUS$0.38m
7. (5) Little Man - AUS$0.32m
8. (6) Over the Hedge - AUS$0.22m
9. (8) 16 Blocks - AUS$0.19m
10. (7) Click - AUS$0.19m