`` The Day the Earth Stood Still '' debuted with a weekend gross of $ 31 million . Also of note is the Clint Eastwood-starring `` Gran Torino '' ( rumored to be the actor-director 's last turn in front of the camera ) . The yuletide comedy `` Four Christmases '' slipped to second with $ 13.3 million . Teen vampire romance ` 'opened in third place, earning an estimated $11.5 million for its opening weekend.
`` The Day the Earth Stood Still '' debuted with a weekend gross of $ 31 million . The yuletide comedy `` Four Christmases '' slipped to second with $ 13.3 million . Teen vampire romance ` 'opened in third place, earning an estimated $11.5 million for its opening weekend.