
The Twilight Saga Eclipse
Synopsis
Bella once again finds herself surrounded by danger as Seattle is ravaged by a string of mysterious killings and a malicious vampire continues her quest for revenge. In the midst of it all, she is forced to choose between her love for Edward and her friendship with Jacob -- knowing that her decision has the potential to ignite the struggle between vampire and werewolf. With her graduation quickly approaching, Bella is confronted with the most important decision of her life.
Production Budget Analysis
What was the production budget for The Twilight Saga: Eclipse?
Directed by David Slade, with Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson, Taylor Lautner leading the cast, The Twilight Saga: Eclipse was produced by Summit Entertainment with a confirmed budget of $68,000,000, placing it in the mid-budget category for adventure films as part of the The Twilight Collection.
With a $68,000,000 budget, The Twilight Saga: Eclipse sits in the mid-range of studio releases. Marketing costs for a wide release at this level typically add $30–60 million, putting the break-even point near $170,000,000.
Budget Comparison — Similar Productions
• Fury (2014): Budget $68,000,000 | Gross $211,817,906 → ROI: 211% • Nope (2022): Budget $68,000,000 | Gross $171,932,082 → ROI: 153% • Reminiscence (2021): Budget $68,000,000 | Gross $18,717,947 → ROI: -72% • The Score (2001): Budget $68,000,000 | Gross $113,579,918 → ROI: 67% • Downsizing (2017): Budget $68,000,000 | Gross $55,003,890 → ROI: -19%
Key Budget Allocation Categories
▸ Stunts, Action Sequences & Visual Effects Action films allocate a substantial portion of their budget to choreographing and executing practical stunts, pyrotechnics, and CGI-heavy sequences. For large-scale productions, VFX alone can account for 20–30% of the total budget, with additional costs for stunt coordinators, rigging, and safety crews.
▸ Above-the-Line Talent (Cast & Director) A-list talent commands significant upfront fees plus backend participation. Lead actors in major action franchises typically earn $10–25 million per film, with directors often receiving comparable compensation packages tied to box office performance.
▸ Production Design, Sets & Locations Action films frequently require multiple international shooting locations, large-scale set construction, vehicle acquisitions and modifications, and specialized equipment — all of which drive production costs well above those of dialogue-driven genres.
Key Production Personnel
CAST: Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson, Taylor Lautner, Bryce Dallas Howard, Dakota Fanning Key roles: Kristen Stewart as Bella Swan; Robert Pattinson as Edward Cullen; Taylor Lautner as Jacob Black; Bryce Dallas Howard as Victoria
DIRECTOR: David Slade CINEMATOGRAPHY: Javier Aguirresarobe MUSIC: Howard Shore EDITING: Art Jones, Nancy Richardson PRODUCTION: Summit Entertainment, Temple Hill Entertainment, Imprint Entertainment, Maverick Films, Sunswept Entertainment FILMED IN: United States of America
Box Office Performance
The Twilight Saga: Eclipse earned $300,840,764 domestically and $397,650,583 internationally, for a worldwide total of $698,491,347. Revenue was split 43% domestic / 57% international.
Break-Even Analysis
Using the industry-standard 2.5x multiplier (P&A + exhibitor shares of 40–50% + distribution fees), The Twilight Saga: Eclipse needed approximately $170,000,000 to break even. The film surpassed this threshold by $528,491,347.
Return on Investment (ROI)
Revenue: $698,491,347 Budget: $68,000,000 Net: $630,491,347 ROI: 927.2%
Profitability Assessment
VERDICT: Highly Profitable
The Twilight Saga: Eclipse was a clear financial success, generating $698,491,347 worldwide against a $68,000,000 production budget — a 927% ROI. After estimated marketing costs, the film still delivered substantial profit to Summit Entertainment.
INDUSTRY IMPACT
Franchise: The Twilight Saga: Eclipse is part of the The Twilight Collection. Its box office performance strengthened the franchise and likely accelerated subsequent installments.
The outsized success of The Twilight Saga: Eclipse likely influenced studio greenlight decisions for similar adventure projects.
Records: Crossed the $500M worldwide threshold, placing it among the top-grossing films of 2010.
AWARDS & RECOGNITION
Summary: 23 wins & 35 nominations total









































































































































































































































































































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