Disney's 'Tomorrowland' Takes #1 Spot at Box Office With Tepid U.S. Sales

Good weather over Memorial Day weekend didn't help the weak performance at the U.S. movie box office. Disney's (DIS) new sci-fi offering 'Tomorrowland,' took the number one spot with three day ticket sales of around $32.2 million. Disney is estimated to have spent around $190 million making the movie, which stars George Clooney and takes its name from the Disney Theme Parks. 'Tomorrowland' received tepid reviews prior to its opening and has failed to make a splash over seas, raking in just $26.7 million from 65 markets. It's the first time in 3 years that a Memorial Day holiday release hasn't opened to $100 million in domestic sales. Total movie tickets sold over the weekend were down across the board from last year's revenue. 'Pitch Perfect 2' from Universal took the weekend's number 2 spot, taking in $30.3 million across the holiday weekend. Mad Max held the number three position, taking in $24.8 million. The newly released 'Poltergeist' from 21st Century Fox (FOX) and MGM made its debut at number 4. The latest numbers illustrate Hollywood's struggle to churn out original content that strikes a chord with audiences.