Movies
The vampire romance, based on Stephanie Meyers's novel, pulls in $70.5 million during its opening weekend. It is the fourth largest November opening of all time and makes Catherine Hardwicke's film - produced on a budget of $37 million - an instant hit.
Elsewhere, Daniel Craig's latest Bond outing Quantum Of Solace slips to number two, while Disney's animated dog comedy Bolt is the only other new chart entry at number three.
Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa and Role Models round out the top five and The Boy In The Striped Pyjamas leaps into the top ten after widening its theatrical release.
The US box office in full:
1. (-) Twilight - $70,553,000
2. (1) Quantum Of Solace - $27,400,000
3. (-) Bolt - $27,000,000
4. (2) Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa - $16,000,000
5. (3) Role Models - $7,229,000
6. (5) Changeling - $2,643,000
7. (4) High School Musical 3: Senior Year - $2,006,000
8. (6) Zack And Miri Make A Porno - $1,700,000
9. (19) The Boy In The Striped Pajamas - $1,673,000
10. (8) The Secret Life Of Bees - $1,275,000
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