Final 'Twilight' film breaking records in SA

Advance ticket sales for ‘The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 2’ are a good indication of twihards’ eagerness to see the final installment of the franchise

Breaking Dawn – Part 2 opened at R10.9 million for its opening three days making it the biggest three-day opening of all time in South Africa by 36%.

It also goes down in the record books as the biggest box-office at cinemas for Friday and Saturday. In its first three days at local cinemas, Breaking Dawn – Part 2 has been seen by more than 275 000 movie goers.

Previous installments of the franchise, Breaking Dawn – Part 1 and Eclipse both had supernatural openings and achieved over R11 million and R11.7 million respectively with their releases but for a five-day period.

The highly-anticipated final installment of The Twilight Saga, directed by Academy Award® winner Bill Condon (Gods and Monsters, Chicago, and Dreamgirls) and its screenplay by Melissa Rosenberg, based on the novel Breaking Dawn, this final film of the series illuminates the secrets and mysteries of this spellbinding romantic epic that has entranced millions.

Bella Swan (Kristen Stewart) awakens transformed – she is now a mother and finally a vampire, after much resistance.

While her husband Edward Cullen (Robert Pattinson) delights in her beauty, speed, and uncommon self-control, newborn Bella has never felt more alive; and the destiny of her best friend Jacob Black (Taylor Lautner) has become entwined in that of their exceptional daughter Renesmee (Mackenzie Foy).

The arrival of a creature so rare cements an extended family, but will soon ignite forces that threaten to destroy them all.

With more of the struggle, romance, passion, mystery, and action that made Twilight, The Twilight Saga: New Moon, The Twilight Saga: Eclipse, and The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 1 international blockbusters, Breaking Dawn – Part 2 concludes the universally adored tale of love, family, courage, empowerment, and destiny.

Based on Stephenie Meyer’s bestselling book series, the novels and films constitute a full-blown cultural phenomenon with a dedicated global fan base that has eagerly awaited each installment.