So, how much did New Moon make?

by Liam on November 20, 2009 · 37 comments

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Update: New Moon’s gross is currently at $478 million worldwide.

Even though the early consensus from critics isn’t good, New Moon was always expected to dominate the box office this weekend, and so far it has. Spectacularly:

From Nikki Finke:

Summit Entertainment just announced its New Moon debuted with $26.27M in 12:01AM screenings from 3,514 theaters. That sets a new midnight opening record, smashing The Dark Knight’s $18.4M on July 18, 2008, and Harry Potter And The Half Blood Prince’s $22.2M on July 15, 2009. (Summit’s re-release of Twilight Thursday night in 2,057 dates made $1.3M.) Meanwhile, Fandango tells me that New Moon is trending to sell more than 10 tickets per second on the site throughout the course of today.

Wowza. Those are some dedicated fans.

New Moon is also breaking records overseas:

Summit reported Thursday afternoon that at midnight showings on 466 screens in Australia, the movie took in AUS$1.7 million ($1.6 million). It sailed past the previous Australian midnight record set by “Star Wars: Episode III — Revenge of the Sith,” which took in AUS$1.26 million ($1.2 million) in 2005.

In France, where “Moon” completed its first day, it was No. 1 with 488,000 admissions, translating to $4.26 million, from 751 theaters. By comparison, “Twilight” scored 140,960 admissions, $1.158 million, on its first day in that country.

In Italy, partial returns put the movie’s gross at €$1.83 million ($2.7 million) from 625 screens. The movie is shaping up as the third-highest Wednesday opener in Italy, behind only “Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince” and “Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix.”

Meanwhile in Spain, “Moon” drew €1.475 million ($2.2 million) on 652 screens. In Spain, it also ranked as the third-best Wednesday opening ever — behind “Order of the Phoenix” and “Half-Blood Prince.”

I think it’s safe to assume New Moon will out-gross Twilight.

Have you seen New Moon? If so, what are your thoughts?

  • vcurtz

    I'm pretty sick of all this hype, to be honest. If I see it, it'll probably be somewhere around next week because then all the insane fan girls won't be there. I don't want to hear squealing everytime Edward comes on screen.
    It just frustrates me that something so unoriginal and average gets so much attention and praise.
    It's finally hitting me how huge these hordes of Twilight fans are. Mostly because the People's Choice awards website finally has the nominees up so you can vote for them, and I was really excited to vote for my picks.. but then I realized Twilight is going to win in every category it's put in, thanks to these mindless swarms upon swarms of Twi-hards voting everything Twilight. It just really drives me nuts, and I'm annoyed at the possibility that New Moon may beat Avatar sales, and I think that's such a complete shame. Maybe the hype will pass once New Moon is out though. Hopefully.

    That is my rant.

    • Anonymous

      One question: Can YOU do any better??!!! I would love to see something you have written, directed, produced or acted in…..What was it called again?? Oh yeah – Fuck all!!!!
      Shove your rant up where the sun don’t shine, come down off your high horse and get a more satisfying job or get laid…put THAT in your pipe and smoke it.

      MY rant over……….

      • vcurtz

        Yeeesh. Talk about frantic. xD I’m allowed to have an opinion. And I didn’t claim to be a writer, movie director, or anything of the sort. So, your argument is irrelevant. :3 Have a nice day.

        • Anonymous

          Not frantic…I just think everyone thinks they can be a critic, even though they are not or have not been in the same position of celebs…..We, as the public should not rant and comment on how these ppl cannot act or are making ‘unoriginal’ pieces, as we do not have experience to do so…..working 15 hours a day cannot be fun, yet they do it for our pleasure….why don’t we just appreciate the effort and leave it at that!!

          You said you don’t claim to be a writer, director or anything, yet you seem to think you are experienced enough to critisize??!! Now THAT’s double standards!

          You have a nice day too…:-)

          • vcurtz

            But still! 0.0 I can HAVE an opinion if I think something is bad or not. I, personally, don’t like it, and don’t think it’s well written — From MY point of view. Why are you so threatened by someone not liking something? I wasn’t even bashing it, I was just saying how I felt.

            That’s what the internet is for. That’s what commenting is for. You comment to voice your opinion; which I did. That’s what you’re suppose to do in the comments section. You don’t need to be a writer to have an opinion on a book. Or a movie producer to have an opinion on a movie. :3 I’m not trying to be mean, I just think I should be able to have an opinion; everyone is.

            I respect your opinion, and think you make some valid points. You have your own likes and dislikes; and Twilight is one of your likes. It just isn’t one of mine. That sounds fair to me. :)

  • Bella's mom

    New moon was a good movie it acutally suprised me how much attention it got and how much money its making but thumbs up =0)

  • nm09

    First of all, New Moon is COMPLETELY original and it is way above average. The reason it has so much hype is simply because people love the books! There are so many people that relate with the book and the way Stephenie Meyer writes it, you really feel that you know the characters and you love them! And, you really cant judge the movie unless you read the books. Even the littlest things that some of the characters do are in the book. New Moon is simply amazing!

  • vcurtz

    If you're replying to me, I did read the books; so I could have a valid opinion. But, you're entitle to your own opinion. :) It just frustrates me that it's getting so much media and hype and it really isn't all THAT amazing, and isn't THAT well written. It's a fairly good series, but it's not as amazing as it's made out to be. And how can it be? It's so incredibly popular.
    Again, your opinion is your own, it's just.. I'm pretty tired of hearing about Twilight.

  • nm09

    I LOVE that it is getting so much media. I think it deserves it. Especially because all the actors in the movie deserve to be known because they are great (much better acting in this movie, especially Jacob). And you are right, the books are not extremely well written or anything, but then again its meant to be for teens, not some high level of literature. People just relate to it is all. But, the craziness will continue until the end of Breaking Dawn (even after), so might as well revel in it, I know I will!

  • Amipano

    You have to appreciate how this all came about. We only wish it could happen to us. A mother with children writes four books, all best sellers, and then they become movies. Also, the population to target to make money are teenagers. She definitely did her homework! It was great not seeing teenagers engaging in lots of sexual nudity or heavy making out scenes, and they are not doing a lot of drinking and drugs. It's kind of refreshing not seeing some male part flashed on the big wide screen. You go Stephanie! You deserve all the success you are getting, and then some! The only bummer is that we have to wait one more year for the next one. As I watched New Moon, I forgot it was going to end, and then when it did, I finally came back to reality and realized about two hours had gone by.

  • jenna

    so , people are INTITLED to their own opinion . but i saw new moon last night and it was AMAZINGGGG ! i was lucky to get in cause it was almost sold out for the night! Every twilight movie they make is gunna get sold out so quickly. The haters or the people that thought it wasnt so great , can shove ittttt. thats just my opinion. ha. the actors are fantastic and they make it look so real. i was very impressed. and i also LOVE that its getting so much media. they deserve to win best movie award. they worked hard & deffinately earn the respect. i can not wait for the others to come out!!!! i am a hardcore obsessed twilight fan. and idgaf what anyone else thinks :) WIN ALL THEM AWARDS ! woot wootttttttt . k thanks.

  • kimmiexx

    Well obviously (and it is) as amazing as it's made out to be..

  • vcurtz

    Oy.

  • Sarah

    I really understand how annoying all these little 12 year old girls are getting. But I'm 16 and I've read all the books and I've loved them since they came out. I bought every book the day it came out and read the whole thing in one day. I hate all these little girls that have never read the books and are just obsessed with the movies because”Edward is sooo hot.” And its annoying to have people generalize Twilight fans into one annoying mass.
    There are definably the “mindless” little girls that just love the movies.
    But there are also people that love the books much more than the movies. I went to see the movies because I loved the books and I wanted to see how good of a job they could have done on the movie. Its not unoriginal, if you read the books you would know that the way their written is amazing and it really draws you into the story. Their very good books.
    Its just stupid obsessed little tweens that ruin it for the real fans.
    And why aren't you bashing Harry Potter fans, or Star Wars fans? There as much, if not more obsessed than Twilight fans.

    Btw New Moon was AMAZING but Twilight was much better in my opinion. But they did a great job with the wolfs looking realistic. They changed a bit of the storyline around but other than that they did a good job with the effects. Taylor did an amazing job as Jacob and they did a great job showing his changing through the movie. Edward was not shown as much in this movie because he was gone for most of the story, but he did a great job too, especially in the scene where he leaves Bella. The ending was upsetting lol, but thats pretty much how the book ends so I guess its ok.
    But all together is was GREAT!:)

  • vcurtz

    I have invoked the wrath of Twilight fans. And I'm not bashing you, you have every right to like a series, lol, go forward, it doesn't effect me at all.

    I'm just saying I'm getting tired of the huge fanbase of people who somehow have their blinders on, and think everything Twilight related is the most amazing thing on the planet; because it isn't. I'm not saying it's bad, I'm just saying for so much hype, it isn't as good as it's made out to be.

    You're entitle to your opinion, but so am I. I'm obviously not going to be convinced into being a Twilight fan, and I'm clearly not going to convince you out of being a Twilight fan, so all these comments are pretty pointless. Probably shouldn't compare Twilight to Star Wars though.
    But I respect your opinion, and you actually made the most sense out of most of the other Twilight fangirls I've talked to, so kudos. :3 Most other fans are, like you said, mindless 13 year old tween fanatics.

  • nm09

    i agree!!!

  • twilightfan4567

    The reason that New Moon is constantly being brought up and so huge in the media is because they get paid loads of money probably just to have a picture of Robert Pattinson smoking a cigerette. Media feeds off the crazed fans eventually creating more twilight fanatics. I remember being really disappointed with the movie twilight, but still saw it atleast 3 or 4 times because I loved getting to see the book's plots outside of my imagination. Even if New Moon was made in the Director's back yard I'd still probably go see it more than twice just to see it visually. I think this is how most twilight fans that have read the book think about the movie. As a twilight fan you appreciate the movie, but the books are always better.

  • Jd

    Yes, the books are always better than the films. I thought New Moon was much better than any of the others and I am dissappointed at all of the negative comments about the movie. Twilight was a big let down to those of us who would actually prefer a smaller fanbase revolving around the movie, because, (and everyone should know this), the majority of people who are “In Love” with everything Twilight related, have Not actually read the books. All they are interested in is the trend. If Twilight hadn't become a movie I'd bet anything that no one would know about the books. I mean, the books didn't get big until around 2007-2008, when it leaked out that a film was being built. I read them when they first came out in 2005. I am beyond pissed to hear girls at my school talk about how “Hot” Robert and Taylor are (especially Taylor), when I'm thinking, “Well that's nice, but what about the actual story?”
    I remember thinking how nice it would be if it were to become a movie, but I didn't actually expect it to happen.
    But since it has, I think New Moon was 100 percent better than Twilight. It kept to the storyline pretty closely, while Twilight was all over the place and a complete mess! I'm glad they had a different director for the second one.
    I'm curious what Eclipse will pan out to be, since they switched Victoria! How could they ever think they could get away with that? Bryce would have been a good choice in the beginning, but she wasn't, and now we all have to suffer the consequences.
    If you didn't think New Moon was that good then if you ever see it again, pay attention to the acting. All I can say is, bad acting, after bad acting, after bad acting. Once again, better than Twilight, (Rob was too stiff), but keep loosening it up. These books actually have humor in them and I don't remember having laughed one time while watching Twilight. New Moon did better in that area, which is probably the biggest difference I noticed.
    It's not exactly wrong to like the films, but please, just at least read through the series before you decide you are dedicated, when you know nothing about how they came to be.

  • 2dahlia

    Yes, the books are always better than the films. I thought New Moon was much better than any of the others and I am dissappointed at all of the negative comments about the movie. Twilight was a big let down to those of us who would actually prefer a smaller fanbase revolving around the movie, because, (and everyone should know this), the majority of people who are “In Love” with everything Twilight related, have Not actually read the books. All they are interested in is the trend. If Twilight hadn't become a movie I'd bet anything that no one would know about the books. I mean, the books didn't get big until around 2007-2008, when it leaked out that a film was being built. I read them when they first came out in 2005. I am beyond pissed to hear girls at my school talk about how “Hot” Robert and Taylor are (especially Taylor), when I'm thinking, “Well that's nice, but what about the actual story?”
    I remember thinking how nice it would be if it were to become a movie, but I didn't actually expect it to happen.
    But since it has, I think New Moon was 100 percent better than Twilight. It kept to the storyline pretty closely, while Twilight was all over the place and a complete mess! I'm glad they had a different director for the second one.
    I'm curious what Eclipse will pan out to be, since they switched Victoria! How could they ever think they could get away with that? Bryce would have been a good choice in the beginning, but she wasn't, and now we all have to suffer the consequences.
    If you didn't think New Moon was that good then if you ever see it again, pay attention to the acting. All I can say is, bad acting, after bad acting, after bad acting. Once again, better than Twilight, (Rob was too stiff), but keep loosening it up. These books actually have humor in them and I don't remember having laughed one time while watching Twilight. New Moon did better in that area, which is probably the biggest difference I noticed.
    It's not exactly wrong to like the films, but please, just at least read through the series before you decide you are dedicated, when you know nothing about how they came to be.

  • ZRW

    I fucking HATE EMO Bitch girls going googley for these movies and books like they are the fucking BEATLES!!!!! No no no no no no no no!!!! VAMPIRES do not sparkle…vampires are not hot, they are creatures of darkness that eat humans and think they are cattle….DAYBREAKERS come out and put this twilight emo bullshit to rest. and dont compare this shit to star wars, or even harry potter, im not a big hp fan but they are 10 times better than this slit my wrists and cry over chocolate edward is so hot bullshit. if vampires were real you would shit your pants!!!!!! AAAAH pisses me off cant go any where without seeing there ugly faces every where, even the main bitch is playing the hottest rocker of all time Joan Jett…no i hope the whole cast gets butt fucked my satan or dracula what ever comes first

    • x3

      you’re a freak.

  • x3

    I thought New Moon was amazing! It was as close to the book as it gets. And of course the books are always better. I dont care if its a “trend”, if people love it even if they havent read the books, then I think thats great. Movies should be watched by a range of people, not just by ones that have read the series. I think Eclipse is going to be good as well, 30 days and 30 nights was a good movie so David Slade knows about vampire movies.

  • Anonymous

    I am not a teenager, haven’t been for many, many years and I LOVE the Twilight franchise! The New Moon movie was awesome! The movie differed from the book sometimes, but that is to be expected. The only thing I didn’t like about the movie was that they changed the vamps. The contacts they wore made them look fake, especially Rosalie and Esme. They should’ve used the same contacts as in the first movie.

  • vcurtz

    One thing’s for sure; Summit really hit the jackpot.

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  • kandb

    they are 12!! 12 year old little girls … since your a mighty 4 years older than them it must make you feel powerful! your 16? well my problem with 16 year old little girls are that you get to have mommy and daddy go out and buy all your damn books and movie tickets while you whine about how tough your life is. the twilight shit sucks PERIOD. if you want to see good vampire movies-watch interview with the vampire…or read a bunch of ann rice books-THOSE are good books.

  • Movie Buff

    I loved the movie, it was great, the cast is awesome the scenery again like Twilight is awesome, it makes you wish you were there, especially when they were in Italy (wasn’t that elevator hilarious?!) I loved the CGI work also, actually seeing the transition of the wolves was very important in this movie, I’m glad they stuck to the story alot, if you didn’t read the book you should because the movie will make that much more sense, there were conversations in the movie that would be better understood I think if you read the book, I’ve heard alot of people say this was their favorite book but I can’t decide myself which was my favorite, there were parts of all of them that I loved and still can’t decide which I would pick but I’m almost leaning toward Breaking Dawn? hmm…In any case, I love all the attention it’s gotten, the cast is so awesome, very sad about Victoria’s part, I loved her in New Moon, I didn’t think she could look any more intimidating than she did in Twilight but she proved me wrong, I love the hair, that hair had a part all on it’s own! Can’t wait for Eclipse!

  • elmo5050

    weather you are 12 or 50 an opinion on a book/movie is an opinion on a book/movie. You kandb happen to be one of those stereotypical assholes who think that every teenager whines about how much they hate their life, and that they don't buy their own stuff, which in case you forgot you can legally start working at 15 so for all you know she bought the books and tickets herself. maybe we should attack you about loving the ann rice books(which i happen to agree are good books) but you shouldn't group everyone together in the manner you did.
    everyone has a right to their own opinion.

  • brittany

    Okay, for one thing I am an 18 year old twilight fan… and my parents didnt pay shit for anyof my twilight things, the books included and movies. I really want to know why you people who rant about this shit on the fan webstes… if you HATE Twilight so much, why the hell do you waste you time bitching? And I agree with Interview with the vampire… it is a good movie and book. But twiligt is a dif version of vampires… but dont dis someone elses perspective on something.. its better than copying everyone else. Ya okay so if im a vampire its cool to run away from garlic? wtf? pussys.. and i know whats coming next… “what kind of vampire sparkles?” ya the hot ones.. since vampires are suppose to be the ost pasionette creatures alive.

  • brittany

    Okay, for one thing I am an 18 year old twilight fan… and my parents didnt pay shit for anyof my twilight things, the books included and movies. I really want to know why you people who rant about this shit on the fan webstes… if you HATE Twilight so much, why the hell do you waste you time bitching? And I agree with Interview with the vampire… it is a good movie and book. But twiligt is a dif version of vampires… but dont dis someone elses perspective on something.. its better than copying everyone else. Ya okay so if im a vampire its cool to run away from garlic? wtf? pussys.. and i know whats coming next… “what kind of vampire sparkles?” ya the hot ones.. since vampires are suppose to be the ost pasionette creatures alive.

  • becca

    i am 29 years old and i like twilight. hell my 60 year old mom loves twilight and has read the books. so its not just teen girls, i know school teachers and lawyers that like it. it all depends on what you like.

  • sarah

    you dont have to wait a full year. the next one comes out in June!!

  • doesn't matter

    I am 50 years old I read and loved the Twlight Saga. The movies were a little disapointing. But you kandb read like a very angry person, or as elmo5050 put it one of those sterotypical asshole. I think you're just jealous because your girl friend has the hots for Edward ,Jacob, and Emmet.Try reading them, bet you haven't.

  • elora1449

    i think that is a little farfetched and a way to try and get noticed by your useless ranting…i have read all 4 books and i happen to 21 years of age…true it is annoying to be sitting in a movie only to hear these younger girls squeal everytime edward comes on to screen…however that is beside the point what most people have forgotten is story behing the movies…i think its impressive that overnight this incrediable and talented woman had her works acknowladged(yes i know there are typos get over it) and keep in mind she told in one of her interviews her idea's on twilight and so forth were inspired by a dream…the fact that these movies have touched so many is an acomplishment to her…she did that by writing books…the books yes are written to attract a teenage audience yet they captured the hearts of all ages…i have also read and seen Ann Rice films and books and if im not mistaken both the interview with vampire and queen of the damned sold impressibly. True nowhere in vampire history does it say anything about “glowing vampires” but who are you to tell someone that they cant do that. That would be like telling you not to waste your time with this vulger rant of yours…just repect other peoples reactions and feelings without being judgementel…you dont have to like it but you can get over it.

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    Im glad taht all of you people have absolutely nothing better to do than sit at your computers and talk about hom much you hate twilight. Now the dark knight was an excellent movie. i own it and i have seen it mutiple times. however, batman is a franchise, just like the twilight saga. people will simply watch it because they like it. is it wrong that it is successful and is making money? God, if you dont like it move on with your lives, you have to have something better to do

  • nehnah

    ZRW….GET A GRIP!!!!! If you don't like the Twilight Saga, that's fine, but that doesn't give you the right to be such a bitch about it!!!
    Have you actually seen some of the actors films? They have acted in more than just the Twilight films, y'know!! There is a reason why they have been chosen to do films such as 'The Runaways' and 'Bel Ami'….it's beacuse they have ACTING TALENT!!! Something you obviously don't know a thing about!!!!!!! Unless you are in their position and have the choice of films you want, you cannot comment…you are not (I assume from your rant) a celeb or even an actor, so who are you to judge??!!!!

    I think Rob is an awesome actor and a very talented young guy. I don't like Taylor, but I can see potential in him too, I can appreciate the talent, drive and dedication it takes to do what they do. Kristen is a breath of fresh air compared to the likes of Angelina, Sandra and Jennifer. She doesn't like the limelight, but she loves her job and she is not afraid to admit to that!

    One more question – How the HELL do you know if Vampires sparkle or not??!! Have you actually MET one??!!!!! Vampire's (like wizards, werewolves and any other manner of supernatural creatures) are FICTICIOUS!!! SM wrote them how SHE saw them, just as Bram Stoker wrote them how HE saw them!!! Get that through you thick skull, you satan – loving freak!!!! Damn!!! *rolls eyes in frustration at ZRW*

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