Box Office: Final Twilight Film Goes Out on Top, But Can't Beat New Moon

Twihards around the country came out in droves to give Bella, Edward & Co. a proper farewell.

The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn — Part 2, the fifth and final film in the franchise, grossed an estimated $141.3 million in its opening weekend to easily grab the top spot, Box Office Mojo reports. The film now ranks as the eighth highest-grossing opening ever, and the fourth highest of 2012. However, Breaking Dawn — Part 2 failed to eclipse New Moon's record for best Twilight opening weekend, set back in 2009 at $142.8 million.

Fifty Shades of Lame! Check out TV's unsexiest sex scenes

After besting the Bond franchise box office opening record last week, Skyfallfell to No. 2 with $41.5 million. In third place, Lincoln earned $21 million after expanding to more than 1,000 theaters on Friday.

Wreck-It Ralphgrabbed the No. 4 spot with $18.3 million. Taking in $8.6 million, Flight followed in fifth place.

At No. 6, Argodrew $4.1 million. Taken 2 took seventh place with $2.1 million.

Rounding out the top 10: Pitch Perfect (No. 8, $1.26 million), Here Comes the Boom (No. 9, $1.2 million) and Cloud Atlas, The Sessions and Hotel Transylvania, which all earned $900,000 each to tie for No. 10.