Indiana Jones back on top overseas
IMP News Wire Dated June, 23 2008

Boosted by a powerhouse opening in Japan, "Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull" reclaimed the No. 1 spot at the foreign box office after an absence of two weekends.

The adventure earned $25 million from 62 markets, lifting its total foreign take to $392 million. Japan contributed a huge $13.1 million

"The Incredible Hulk" was second overall with $23.4 million from 50 territories -- 12 of them new -- raising its international total to $63.3 million.

"Sex and the City" finished a close No. 3 with $21.4 million from 52 territories. Its foreign total stands at $170 million.

"Kung Fu Panda" finished at No. 4 with $19 million from 18 territories for a foreign total of $66.5 million. The cartoon opened at No. 1 in Mexico with $5.9 million.

Last weekend's foreign champion, "The Happening," slid to No. 5 with $14.2 million from 64 markets for an early overseas total of $57 million.

New North American champ "Get Smart" also opened at No. 1 in Brazil ($1.3 million) and Taiwan ($757,000).