New releases propelled a 125 percent increase in movie theater attendance, with new No. 1 Marley & Me raking in nearly $52 million over the four-day holiday weekend.

Jim Carrey and Will Smith led the way this pre-Christmas weekend, although overall movie theaters were quiet.

The Day the Earth Stood Still has a modest opening of $31 million amid the worsening economy, and the limited releases continue to be the underdogs to watch out for.

The ailing economy showed up at the box office this weekend, as a ten-year low caused openings to flop and allowed Four Christmases to hold onto the top spot.

Four Christmases gives the gift of laughter, and puts $46.1 million in the bank over the five-day Thanksgiving weekend.

In between your food coma and shopping euphoria hit the movies this weekend and see just what all the hype is about for these new flicks.

Fandango finagles a movie calendar with clever entertainment surveys, premiere photos and vacation sweepstakes to help you decide which films to see this holiday season.