The third sequel in the franchise, featuring Mike Myers voicing the beloved green ogre, has raised a three-week domestic total of $183 million (£122 million).
In second place was Jonah Hill and Russell Brand’s rock ‘n’ roll comedy Get Him to the Greek, which debuted with takings of $17.4 million (£11.6 million).
Opening at three with $16.1 million (£10.7 million) was Katherine Heigl and Ashton Kutcher’s Killers, while Jake Gyllenhaal’s Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time slipped down a spot into fourth position, earning $13.9 million (£9.3 million).
Sex and the City 2 finished in fifth place – down from last weekend’s second – and added $12.7 million (£8.5 million) to its two-week total, raising its domestic earnings to $73.4 million (£48.9 million).
