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The new Harry Potter film was expected to hit the magic $1 billion mark at the box office this weekend, The Hollywood Reporter said Saturday.

"Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2" had grossed $926 million worldwide heading into the weekend and showed no signs of slowing down.

The entertainment-industry newspaper said "Deathly Hallows: Part 2" would be the ninth movie to ever gross more than $1 billion. "Deathly Hallows: Part 1" grossed $659 million last year, and "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" has led the franchise until now with a gross take of $974.8 million in 2001-2002.

"Avatar" is the only film to crack the $2 billion

Megan Fox at Big Cat Encounters Ranch in Pahrump

Brian Austin Green surprised Megan Fox with an adventure to the Big Cat Encounters Ranch in Pahrump, NV, on Friday. The pair are still enjoying life as newlyweds and shared their sweet smiles with a pair of tigers at the sanctuary. The following day, Megan hit the stage to present at the Scream Awards after getting up close and personal with the fuzzy wild animals. More images after the break...