Summit Entertainment’s sequel “The Twilight Saga: New Moon” is looking to feed on the bloodstream of the worldwide box office as it unspools today in its first pack of territories before opening in the U.S. at 12:01 a.m. Friday.The question is how big the sequel can go after last year’s surprise performance.
A year ago this weekend, the industry was stunned when “Twilight” opened to $69.7 million domestically, eventually grossing $191.5 million. The “Twilight” opening, combined with the strong bow of Warner Bros.’ “Sex and the City” just months before, upended the theory that female auds don’t usually fuel big openings.
There’s plenty of evidence suggesting that “New Moon” could open well north of “Twilight’s” domestic debut, which could mean a domestic opening of $80 million or even more. Sequel stars Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson and Taylor Lautner in the title roles.
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