November 15, 2009 '2012' has explosive weekend, tops box office Play video

(NECN) - A doomsday tale had people flocking to the box office this weekend.

Film 2012 stars John Cusack and claimed the No. 1 spot in its opening weekend, pulling in $65 million domestically and $225 million worldwide.

It is a film filled with special effects.

Last week's top draw, Disney's A Christmas Carol with Jim Carey slipped to No. 2 and George Clooney's The Men Who Stare at Goats landed at No. 3.