At the time of its release, it had the biggest opening for a digital 3-D release ever.
One of the highest breaking film records for the best per-theater gross for a movie opening in less than 1000 theaters with $42,460. Additionally, it also holds the record for biggest box office opening weekend ever for any film that opened in fewer than a thousand theaters. The former record-holder was Borat (2006).
With $31.1 million, it held the record for the biggest opening of all time for a live-action G-rated movie. This was subsequently beaten by High School Musical 3: Senior Year (2008).
Had the best opening for any film over a Super Bowl weekend with an estimated $29 million. Former record holder was When a Stranger Calls (2006) with $21.6 million.
Had the best-ever box-office premiere for a concert film (topping The Original Kings of Comedy (2000)).