Dark Knight Takes Top 2D Spot

had the biggest opening weekend of all-time for a 2D movie, ousting the previous record holder, a member of the same franchise,

The Dark Knight

($158.4 million).

The film took in $160.9 million domestically last weekend, according to Box Office Mojo, also making it the third best domestic debut of all time, after 3D films

The Avengers

($207.4 million) and

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2

($169.2 million).

The Dark Knight Rises

grossed an additional $88 million oversees as it opened in 17 markets for a worldwide total of close to $249 million.