Even with movie critics' low expectations, G.I. Joe managed to come out on top!

G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra pulled in over $56.2 million in ticket sales over the weekend, which secured the action flick's place at number one for the weekend and the fourth-largest August debut of any film ever!

2007's The Bourne Ultimatum still holds the highest grossing August open of all-time, earning $69.3 mil its opening weekend.

Julie & Julia, starring Meryl Streep and Amy Adams, came in at #2 in box office sales for the weekend with a $20.1 million opening.

Not too impressive, but Sony expects the flick to pick up steam as the days pass.