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In estimates from the same source, Kong beat Narnia by a mere $40,000 across the entire nation on Friday. Over the period of their releases, Kong has earned ~$95 million over 10 days, Narnia has earned ~$141 million over a period of 15 days. As mentioned, Kong is enjoying slightly more favorable press reviews and hands-down all available publicity over Narnia, yet they are averaging $9.5 million a day in sales after 10 days while Narnia is doing just as well ($9.4 million a day) after 15 days. Also, Nanria is set to turn a profit soon, while Kong is only half way to covering it's production.

Basically, Narnia's "legs" are stronger than Kong's. I believe word-of-mouth is sustaining Narnia while simultaneously undercutting Kong's media blitz. If folks are like me, they are telling friends that "Narnia was better than I thought or hoped it would be. Kong is good, but dnot equal to the hype."