By Frank Segers

LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - "Shrek the Third" reclaimed the No. 1 spot at the foreign box office with an estimated weekend haul of $17.2 million, lifting its overseas total to $436 million.

The animated film, which began its overseas rollout May 17, posted No. 1 debuts in Italy ($10.8 million), Norway ($1.9 million), Denmark ($1.8 million) and Sweden ($1.4 million). It was playing in 24 territories.

"The Bourne Identity" finished second with $15.1 million. The action sequel enjoyed six No. 1 openings, led by Australia with $5.1 million.

"Bourne" led Britain for a third consecutive weekend with $4.6 million, and also retained the lead in Spain and New Zealand. With 24 more territories yet to play over the next three months, "Bourne" has earned $75 million overseas. It opens in Mexico on Friday.

Third for the weekend was "Ratatouille," which consumed an $10.1 million from 30 territories, lifting its international total to $189 million. Not surprisingly, given its Parisian setting, it led the French box office for a fifth consecutive weekend, tallying $51 million.

"The Simpsons Movie" finished fourth, with $7.7 million from 49 markets. Homer and company have racked up $303.2 million in foreign sales, led by $74.9 million from the U.K.

"Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix" was fifth, after whipping up $6.5 million from 58 markets. Its international gross rose to $625 million.

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Justin Timberlake (L), Cameron Diaz and Antonio Banderas (R) pose beside the character Shrek during the premiere of 'Shrek The Third' in Madrid June 13, 2007. "Shrek the Third" reclaimed the No. 1 spot at the foreign box office with an estimated weekend haul of $17.2 million, lifting its overseas total to $436 million. REUTERS/Andrea Comas