'Batman Begins' leads worldwide box office LOS ANGELES - The Caped Crusader led the charge at the North American box office as "Batman Begins" sold an estimated $46.9 million worth of tickets in its first weekend, reigniting a lucrative superhero franchise that burned out eight years ago. Pitt, Jolie spark at box office with 'Smith' LOS ANGELES- Rumored paramours Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie made a golden couple at the North American box office on Sunday as their thriller "Mr. & Mrs. Smith" topped the weekend rankings.