The Robert Zemeckis-directed A Christmas Carol (in the widest 3D release to date) came in #1 at the North American box office this weekend and #2 Internationally!

The film grossed an estimated $31 million from 3,683 runs domestically and $12 million from 2,750 playdates in 18 territories, led by the U.K. with $2.9 million.

Disney President of Domestic Distribution, Chuck Viane, said, “Bob Zemeckis has done it again. He doubled the gross of his closest competitor this weekend, and we are looking forward to a very long run. I think people are truly enamored with what he puts on the bigscreen.”

A Christmas Carol will continue to fill moviegoers with Christmas cheer as the holiday season draws near.  According to The New York Times, “A Christmas Carol remains among the most moving works of holiday literature, and Mr. Zemeckis has remained true to its finest sentiments. He is an innovator, but his traditionalism is what makes this movie work.”