broke into first place on the U.S. box office list. The star-filled Warner Bros. caper comedy debuted atop last weekend's tally, taking in $37.1 million.
Reuniting director Steven Soderbergh with cast members George Clooney, Matt Damon, Brad Pitt, and other big names, it slightly trailed the opening weekend of its predecessor, 2004's ($39.2 million), and the 2001 original, ($38.1 million).
Falling to second place was Disney's , taking in $21.3 million to bring its domestic total to $253.6 million. The three blockbusters which debuted in May - Sony's , and DreamWorks Animation's - have all experienced large box office losses after massive opening weekends.
The news from abroad is more encouraging, with nearing $900 million worldwide and approaching $750 million. is rolling out overseas gradually.