Will Ferrell as 'Jackie Moon' in 'SEMI-PRO'

The movie knocked Vantage Point into the number two spot, with the Dennis Quaid thriller scoring $13 million (GBP6.5 million).

In third place is The Spiderwick Chronicles with takings of $8.75 million (GBP4.37 million), and The Other Boleyn Girl opened in fourth with sales of $8.3 million (GBP4.15 million).

Jumper fell from third to fifth with $7.6 million (GBP3.8 million).

New release Penelope - starring Christina Ricci and Reese Witherspoon - landed at a disappointing eight, taking just $4 million (GBP2 million) at movie theatres.

Source: WENN