American Sniper Opens To $90 Million Weekend

American Sniper dominated the box office this weekend with a debut of $90 million.

This is the biggest opening of any film released in January. According to Box Office Mojo, the totals for the MLK Holiday Weekend only calculate Friday through Sunday. After Monday the film is expected to surpass $100 million.

Based on a true story, U.S. Navy SEAL Chris Kyle (Bradley Cooper) takes his sole mission — protect his comrades — to heart and becomes one of the most lethal snipers in American history. His pinpoint accuracy not only saves countless lives but also makes him a prime target of insurgents.

Despite grave danger and his struggle to be a good husband and father to his family back in the States, Kyle serves four tours of duty in Iraq. However, when he finally returns home, he finds that he cannot leave the war behind. The film is directed by Clint Eastwood.

The Wedding Ringer came in second this weekend with $21 million. Paddington grabbed the third spot with $19 million. Taken 3 ($14 million) and Selma ($8.3 million) round out the top five at the box office this weekend.