“Iron Man 2” debuted this weekend with a $140M box office pull, helping Paramount Pictures score its best film debut of all time.

Yes, of ALL TIME.

But Robert Downey Jr. and his repulsor ray were unable to take down the “The Dark Knight” for the biggest movie opening ever ($158M).  The only way that would have happened is if (God forbid) Downey croaked before the premiere. [Read more…]