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The story of New Year's weekend was the same as Christmas weekend: what's supposed to be one of the most bustling times of the year was shattered by a largely poor slate of movies. Little Fockers was the low-flying top draw, but True Grit (2010) continued to be a beacon. Overall business was off around 27 percent from the same weekend last year, when Avatar dominated, and attendance was off significantly from the last time New Year's weekend landed on Dec. 31-Jan. 2, back in 2004-2005. Joel CoenEthan Coen

For the Dec. 24-30 period, Little Fockers took a decisive lead in its first full week, but its dullness compared to its predecessor typified the lackluster times at the box office. Overall business was down 35 percent from the same week last year, which was a record-breaker propelled by Avatar, Sherlock Holmes and Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel. Attendance was subpar for the time of year and off around 20 percent from 2004, the last time the days and dates were aligned.

To allow breathing room for the swarm of movies that hit theaters each December, Hollywood has historically burnt off its less-exciting fare in January. With a few exceptions, that seems to be the case again in January 2011. Without an Avatar-like holdover from December, it's inevitable that January 2011 will fall short of January 2010's record-setting $1.06 billion gross. Nicolas CageGwyneth PaltrowSeth RogenVince VaughnKevin JamesNatalie PortmanAshton KutcherPeter WeirColin FarrellJason StathamAnthony Hopkins

Box office spirits weren't lifted over Christmas weekend, which marked the seventh down weekend in a row compared to last year. Relatively few joined the Focker family reunion, yet the box office was so tepid that it still drew enough to lead. One bright spot was True Grit (2010), but it's unreasonable to expect a Western to save the collective bacon. Robert De NiroBen StillerJeff BridgesJack Black

Here's a look back at Christmas weekend through the years: Tom HanksHelen HuntMel BrooksOliver StoneArnold SchwarzeneggerIvan ReitmanSean ConneryMichelle PfeifferBruce WillisBrian De Palma

On Christmas Eve, Little Fockers led for the third day in a row, while True Grit (2010) had the best hold. Overall business was down from Christmas Eve last year, but attendance was closer to Christmas Eve 2004, the last time it landed on a Friday, when Meet the Fockers was on top. Christmas Eve is always the low point of the end-of-year holidays, which is why all movies saw declines from Thursday.

For the week of Dec. 17-23, Tron Legacy dominated with $68.2 million, while Little Fockers took over on Wednesday and Thursday with relatively disappointing numbers. Overall business was down 16 percent from the same week last year when Avatar led.

In their Wednesday debuts, Little Fockers was a far cry from its predecessor, and True Grit (2010) was solid for a Western. Jeff BridgesJosh Brolin

With snowstorms slowing down business in Europe, it was a dreary weekend at the foreign box office. The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader fell hard in its second showing, while Tron Legacy got off to a somewhat underwhelming start. Things looked a bit better for Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1, which opened in two major markets ahead of the inevitably busy Christmas season. Angelina JolieJohnny Depp

The Motion Picture Association of America's Classification and Ratings Administration released their weekly ratings bulletin this afternoon. Included were new ratings for The Green Hornet, No Strings Attached, Mars Needs Moms and Crazy, Stupid, Love.Seth RogenAshton KutcherNatalie PortmanPeter WeirSteve CarellRyan GoslingJulianne Moore

With reigning champion Black Swan expanding in to nationwide release, The King's Speech asserted its authority over the arthouse scene and emerged victorious for the first time in its four-week run. Other holdovers like 127 Hours and I Love You, Phillip Morris were less impressive, while awards contenders Rabbit Hole and Casino Jack had disappointing debuts in extremely limited release.Colin FirthGeoffrey RushJim CarreyNicole KidmanKevin Spacey

Reese WitherspoonOwen WilsonPaul RuddJack NicholsonJames L. Brooks

Here's a look back at the third weekend of December through the years: Al PacinoRobert De NiroHarrison FordTim BurtonJohnny DeppCherWinona RyderRobert RedfordMichael Douglas

Twenty-eight and a half years after the original Tron disappointed, Walt Disney Pictures tasted some box office revenge with Tron Legacy, which blasted off with energizing numbers on Friday. The other new nationwide releases were largely modest by comparison, and overall business was off slightly from the same Friday last year when Avatar was unleashed.

This afternoon, Warner Bros. Pictures adjusted the dates for three of their 2011 comedies (Horrible Bosses, Crazy, Stupid, Love., and Something Borrowed), while adding the Arthur remake to the schedule. Steve CarellRussell BrandHelen MirrenKate HudsonJohn Krasinski

It was a tough week for the The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader and The Tourist, as both newcomers underperformed against modest expectations. The picture was rosier for Tangled, which eased 31 percent, and Black Swan, which finished in fifth place despite playing at only 90 locations. Overall box office was down around five percent from the same week last year, when The Princess and the Frog led. Angelina JolieJohnny DeppDarren AronofskyNatalie Portman

This weekend, five movies enter nationwide release: Tron: Legacy rides onto over 5,500 screens at 3,451 locations, Yogi Bear snatches more than 5,000 screens at 3,515 locations, The Fighter enters approximately 3,000 screens at 2,503 locations, How Do You Know opens on close to 2,800 screens at 2,483 locations, and Black Swan expands to around 1,150 screens at 959 locations. James L. BrooksReese WitherspoonOwen WilsonPaul RuddJack Nicholson

After a rough domestic start, The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader saved some face with a solid overseas debut. Incumbent Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1 came in second, while Tangled continued to assert its dominance over Megamind in the animated arena.

After a few quiet weeks from the Motion Picture Association of America's Classification and Ratings Administration, this week's bulletin contained a handful of noteworthy ratings. Included in the report were I Am Number Four, Hanna and Courageous along with the modified rating for Blue Valentine.Saoirse RonanCate BlanchettEric BanaJoseph Gordon-LevittAnna KendrickSeth Rogen

On a weekend when two high-profile nationwide releases, The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader and The Tourist, disappointed, there was hope to be found on the arthouse scene. Black Swan expanded from 18 to 90 locations and grossed an spectacular $3.3 million, while The King's Speech continued to impress and The Fighter had one of the best limited debuts of the year. George ClooneyDanny BoyleJames FrancoMark WahlbergChristian BaleJulie Taymor