Dear John Defeats Avatar at the Box Office

I didn't think it was possible last week, but Channing Tatum and his Abs of Steel proved to be too much for Avatar at the box office this weekend with Dear John ringing up ticket sales to the tune of $32.4 Million.

After 7 weeks on top, Avatar falls to number 2 with $23.6 Million (bringing its worldwide total to $2.1 BILLION, so don't feel too bad for these guys), while Dear John becomes the largest ever opening for Screen Gems, and the largest ever Super Bowl weekend opening (surpassing Hannah Montana). 

John Travolta and Lionsgate's From Paris With Love stumbled in with a 3rd place finish at $8.1 million. 

I guess you should never bet against the ladies-friendly film when the boys are preparing for the Super Bowl party.  

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What does this mean?  Well, I will go out on a limb here and float the theory that Channing Tatum is hot right now after G.I.Joe and Dear John did well financially, and they're still looking for someone to play Captain America in next year's release of The First Avenger: Captain America (SPOILER ALERT for those who want to click on that link), 

Will Channing Tatum and his Abs of Steel become Captain America?  Can he act along side Robert Downey, Jr. and Ed Norton when they make The Avengers?