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How many years did it take to film Twilight?

How many years did it take to film Twilight?

Principal photography took 44 days and was completed on May 2, 2008; the film was primarily shot in Oregon. Twilight was theatrically released on November 21, 2008; it grossed over US$393 million worldwide. It was released on DVD March 21, 2009 and became the most purchased DVD of the year.

How much did each Twilight movie make?

Characteristic North America Worldwide
Twilight 192.77 393.6
The Twilight Saga: New Moon 296.62 709.7
The Twilight Saga: Eclipse 300.53 698.5
The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 1 281.29 712.2

What year is the first Twilight movie set in?

2008’s original Twilight introduces us to teenager Bella (Kristen Stewart) and her attraction to Edward (Robert Pattinson), a vampire-among-us. New Moon makes it a triangle with the arrival of Jacob (Taylor Lautner), he of a rival werewolf pack.

How old was Jake when filming Twilight?

In Twilight, he is fifteen years old, and in New Moon, he phases into a wolf for the first time at the age of sixteen. In Breaking Dawn, he imprints on the hybrid baby named Renesmee Cullen, the daughter of Edward Cullen and Bella Swan.

Was the first Twilight movie low budget?

The first “Twilight” movie cost just $39 million to make, a budget that was sofa-cushion change for a would-be blockbuster / franchise launcher even in 2008. It earned back $193 million in North America and another $201 million overseas.

Who plays Renesmee Twilight 6?

Mackenzie Foy
Twilight Renesmee Cullen Actress Now Mackenzie Foy.

Was Twilight hit or flop?

But just how successful was Twilight in the box office when it was all said and done? Hardwicke revealed that the movie blew any and all expectations out of the water. “We made $69 million opening weekend and $400 million overall,” the director shared.

Which was the most successful Twilight movie?

All Twilight Saga Movies, Ranked by Tomatometer

  • #5. The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 1 (2011) 25% #5.
  • #4. The Twilight Saga: New Moon (2009) 28% #4.
  • #3. The Twilight Saga: Eclipse (2010) 47% #3.
  • #2. The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 2 (2012) 49% #2.
  • #1. Twilight (2008) 49% #1.

How long did Bella and Edward date in Twilight?

five months
For five months, Edward and Bella date shortly after James’ defeat. Edward then dumps Bella, resulting in six long months of New Moon’s action being shared by her and secondary love interest Jacob Black. Edward then mistakenly believes Bella has died and realizes he can’t live without her.

Why was Twilight so low budget?

Since the production and distribution company behind Twilight wasn’t expecting the movie to make more than $29 million, the budget for the film was extremely limited. Thus, a lot of the big action shots that Catherine Hardwicke (who directed the film) dreamed up got the ax before she could bring them to life.