New Moon Twilight Saga

The journey to New Moon was one of significant behind-the-scenes upheaval. The first film, directed by Catherine Hardwicke, was an indie-style success story, gritty and somewhat raw in its aesthetic. However, with the explosive box office numbers of the first film, Summit Entertainment aimed for a grander scale for the sequel.

But fans disagreed. New Moon grossed $709 million worldwide on a $50 million budget. It proved that the Twilight Saga was critic-proof. Why? Because the fans weren't watching for plot holes. They were watching for the visceral experience of heartbreak. new moon twilight saga