The film has led at the box office three weeks in a row, making $36.4 million this weekend alone.
The finale in Christopher Nolan's epic "Batman" trilogy has now made nearly $355 million in the U.S., according to estimates from Warner Bros.
"Total Recall," starring Colin Farrell, opened in second place with $26 million.
The Fox family comedy "Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days" debuted at No. 3, earning $14.7 million.
"Ice Age: Continental Drift" and "The Watch," rounded out the top five.
The top 10 films of the weekend were:
1. "The Dark Knight Rises," $36.4 million. ($67 million international.)
2. "Total Recall," $26 million. ($6.2 million international.)
3. "Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days," $14.7 million. ($2.8 million international.)
4. "Ice Age: Continental Drift," $8.4 million. ($32.8 million.)
5. "The Watch," $6.35 million.
6. "Ted," $5.5 million. ($32 million international.)
7. "Step Up Revolution," $5.7 million. ($7.9 million international.)
8. "The Amazing Spider-Man," $4.3 million. ($6.1 million international.)
9. "Brave," $2.9 million. ($16.5 million international.)
10. "Magic Mike," $1.4 million. ($3.7 million international.)
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
