Miami, FL (CNS) -- Moviegoers couldn't escape a trip to theaters for "Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa", the sequel to the 2005 hit Dreamworks animated comedy.

The story of wise-cracking New York City zoo animals stranded this time in the African savannah earned an impressive .5 million in its first weekend. Featuring the voice talents of Ben Stiller, Chris Rock, David Schwimmer and Jada Pinkett-Smith, the original "Madagascar" earned million in its first week.

The second highest debut came from the R-Rated comedy "Role Models", earning .5 million. The film stars Paul Rudd and Seann William Scott as two slackers who must perform community service as mentors to troubled children.

Disney's "High School Musical 3: Senior Year" dropped to the #3 spot this week taking in .3 million. Now in its third weekend in release, the film has garnered more than million at the box office. A sing-along edition, with highlighted lyrics on the screen, hit limited theaters this weekend.

"Changeling", the Angelina Jolie drama continued at #4 this weekend, earning .3 million. The film, about a woman who searches for her missing son, was directed by Clint Eastwood.

The Kevin Smith-directed comedy "Zack and Miri Make a Porno" dropped to #5 this week with .5 million. The film stars Seth Rogen and Elizabeth Banks as cash-strapped roommates who film a pornographic movie in order to make ends meet.

The last debut in the top 10 is "Soul Men" which earned .6 million coming in at #6. The film stars the late Bernie Mac and Samuel L. Jackson as former soul singers reunited for a final concert.

Box office this weekend was up an impressive 32 percent from the same weekend last year.

The Top 10 Weekend Box Office For November 7th - November 9th

1. Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa, .5 million
2. Role Models, .2 million
3. High School Musical 3: Senior Year, .3 million
4. Changeling, .3 million
5. Zack and Miri Make a Porno, .5 million
6. Soul Men, .6 million
7. Saw V, .2 million
8. The Haunting of Molly Hartley, .5 million
9. The Secret Life of Bees, .1 million
10. Eagle Eye, .6 million