LOS ANGELES (AP) — G.I. Joe is the latest toy to invade Hollywood and plant its blockbuster flag. Inspired by the Hasbro action figure, Paramount’s “G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra” took command of the weekend box office with a $56.2 million debut domestically, according to studio estimates today. “G.I. Joe” also took in $44.3 million overseas for a worldwide total of $100.5 million.
Meryl Streep’s Julia Childs tale “Julie & Julia” opened a solid No. 2 as an alternative for adult crowds with $20.1 million.