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"The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn: Part 1" earned an estimated $16.9 million in US and Canadian ticket sales from Friday through Sunday. In second place, Disney's revival of "The Muppets" generated $11.2 million. Family film "Hugo" finished the weekend in third place with $7.6 million.
Privately-held Summit Entertainment released "Breaking Dawn," and Walt Disney Co distributed "The Muppets." "Hugo" was released by Paramount, a unit of Viacom Inc.