`` The Twilight Saga : Breaking Dawn -- Part 1 '' grossed $ 62.3 million over Wednesday-to-Sunday . In the first weekend of its release, it earned an impressive $26.4 million, which is a huge number for any film in this genre. `` Arthur Christmas '' unwrapped a fairly lackluster $ 17 million .
`` The Twilight Saga : Breaking Dawn -- Part 1 '' grossed $ 62.3 million over Wednesday-to-Sunday . `` The Muppets '' debuted in second place with a strong $ 42.3 million . `` Arthur Christmas '' unwrapped a fairly lackluster $ 17 million .