Quantum of Solace is Bond's Biggest Opener

Variety reports that Quantum of Solace hauled in $27 million on opening day, the best of any Bond film yet.

Solace blew away the previous record, held by 2002's Die Another Day, when it opened with $16.6 million. That film went on to make $47.1 million in its first weekend. In second place was the last Bond film, Casino Royale, which opened with $14.7 million and went on to earn $40.8 million for the weekend. Solace looks more than likely to outgross both of those this weekend.

Daniel Craig returns as Bond in the Marc Forster directed Solace, which has already grossed over $160 million in the overseas box office.