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The Dark Knight (2008)
The Dark Knight (2008)
With the real estate market melting down and gas prices topping $4 a gallon, Batman's fight against the villainous Joker smashed box-office records for highest-grossing opening weekend. To date, "The Dark Knight," which was released in more theaters than any other movie before it, has sold $805 million tickets worldwide. Its $477 million in domestic revenues could help the box office break last year's record summer.

Average ticket price: $7.08

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Last updated August 22 2008: 10:29 AM ET
Source: Box Office Mojo
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