Movies
Guillermo del Toro's action sequel grossed $35 million in its first weekend in theatres, $12 million more than its 2004 predecessor.
The other new top ten entries were Journey To The Centre Of The Earth, which landed at number three, and Eddie Murphy's Meet Dave, whose number seventh position and $5 million gross will disappoint studio Fox.
Last week's number one Hancock slipped to second place with Pixar's WALL-E dropping to number four.
The top ten in full:
1. (-) Hellboy II: The Golden Army - $35,885,000
2. (1) Hancock - $33,000,000
3. (-) Journey To The Centre Of The Earth - $20,580,000
4. (2) WALL-E - $18,509,000
5. (3) Wanted - $11,586,000
6. (4) Get Smart - $7,105,000
7. (-) Meet Dave - $5,300,000
8. (5) Kung Fu Panda - $4,300,000
9. (8) Kitt Kittredge: An American Girl = $2,357,000
10. (7) Indiana Jones And The Kingdom Of The Crystal Skull - $2,250,000
Movie Reviews
'Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close' reviewTom Hanks features in a long and winding journey through New York after 9/11
At the Movies
David Lynch: 10 reasons to worship himIt's time to celebrate director David Lynch as the BFI screens a season of his films.
Movies Interviews
Max von Sydow 'Extremely Loud' interviewActing legend Max von Sydow on Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close, The Exorcist and Flash Gordon.
Box Office Charts
'The Woman in Black' wins UK box officeThe Woman in Black beats The Muppets and Star Wars at the the UK box office.
