HitFix: Why Summit Entertainment Is Sticking To November 2012 Release Date For Breaking Dawn Part Two!

Gregory over at HitFix.com has written an excellent article explaining why Summit Entertainment is making the fans wait until November 16, 2012 to see the last instalment from the Twilight Saga franchise Breaking Dawn Part 2 -

After releasing both “Twilight” and “The Twilight Saga: New Moon” in November of 2008 and 2009, Summit made the seemingly smart move of moving “The Twilight Saga: Eclipse” to a June 30, 2010 release date.  This was because of both fervent interest from the franchise’s fanbase and the expectation that opening in the summer would allow for a larger gross due to the fact many teenagers would be out of school and able to see the film numerous times during the work week.  Instead, “Eclipse” has grossed less than the previous chapter, “New Moon,” with only $288.1 million domestic and a total of $644.8 million worldwide so far.  “New Moon” ended up with $296 million domestic and $709 million worldwide and it’s hard to see “Eclipse” matching that total as its grosses have slowed considerably.  Considering “Eclipse” received universally better reviews than the previous two chapters and was the most action packed (i.e., male friendly) of the series this has to be something of a disappointment for Summit.  Granted, there is no need to shed any tears as the studio and series creator Stephenie Meyer are still swimming in profits as the picture only cost $65 million.

When you look at it that way, Breaking Dawn would be up against some pretty big movies in June/July 2012. And since Eclipse didn’t payoff like Summit expected it to, they need to go with what they know works.

I’m still very much on the fence about this, and quite disappointed.

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Breaking Dawn Part 2 Release Date: November 16, 2012!

Summit Entertainment has officially announced the release date for Breaking Dawn Part 2 -

The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 2: 11/16/12
Director: Bill Condon
Cast: Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson, Taylor Lautner
The astonishing conclusion to the series, THE TWILIGHT SAGA: BREAKING DAWN, PART 2, illuminates the secrets and mysteries of this spellbinding romantic epic that has entranced millions.

Wow. November 16, 2012 is VERY far away! We were hoping for a June 2012 release

What are your thoughts on the official release date for Breaking Dawn Part 2? Where do you think Breaking Dawn Part 2 will pick up?

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