Without a doubt, The Twilight Saga launched the careers of Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson, and Taylor Lautner. The five movies were based on the book series called Twilight by Stephenie Meyer. The movies have collectively grossed over $3.4 billion worldwide at the global box office and also boosted the sales of the book series.
As the stars of the film moved on with their careers, they hated the fact that people still associated them with it. Pattinson is known for bashing the franchise, Lautner hasn’t particularly bashed the franchise, however, he claimed that the fame he got from the role made him quite anxious. Kristen Stewart has regretted the role in the past, however, as time passed on, she realized that it was crucial.
What does Kristen Stewart think of The Twilight Saga?
The Twilight Saga garnered an enthusiastic and dedicated fanbase, especially among young adults, who loved the story, however, there were also many critiques. In recent years, many jokes and memes have been circling on the internet as young adults finally grew up and realized how cringe some segments were.
In a 2015 Q&A session with Interview Magazine, Kristen Stewart talked about her days as Isabella “Bella” Swan, stating that she is proud of it,
“Anybody who wants to talk s**t about Twilight, I completely get it, but there’s something there that I’m endlessly, and to this day, f***ing proud of. My memory of it felt – still feels – really good.”
Kristen Stewart understands why people hate the franchise, but she believes that it was important for her career. She played the role alongside Robert Pattinson, who played Edward Cullen, and Taylor Lautner, who portrayed Jacob Black.
How much did the stars of The Twilight Saga earn from the movies?
For the first Twilight movie, Twilight (2008), Robert Pattinson made $2.5 million, Taylor Lautner made $1 million and Kristen Stewart made $2 million. As the franchise gained popularity, their salaries were multiplied.
Pattinson, Stewart, and Lautner, all of them made $25 million from the two parts of The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn, along with 7.5% from the gross earnings of each movie. All the stars of the movie have made over $40 million from the franchise alone.
The Twilight Saga was a commercial success
Collectively all 5 Twilight movies, Twilight (2008), The Twilight Saga: New Moon (2009), The Twilight Saga: Eclipse (2010), The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 1 and Part 2 (2011 and 2012), have grossed over $3.4 billion at the global box office, making it one of the biggest movie franchises in the world.
The Twilight Saga left a lasting impact on the entertainment industry and the young adult fiction genre. While it achieved significant success and gained a dedicated fanbase, it also faced criticism. Regardless of individual opinions, there is no doubt that the films influenced the industry.
Source: Interview Magazine
