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Quantum of Solace exploded over the weekend expanding into a total of 60 markets and more than doubling its opening weekend box office. In fact, it earned a rare feat topping the century market with $107.29 million on 10,079 screens in 60 markets for a still early total of $161.11 million. This includes first place openings Germany where it made $15.15 million on 814 screens, while it remained in first place in the U.K. with $14.53 million on 541 screens over the weekend for a total of $49.54 million.