EW.com has announced that “Eclipse,” the third entry in the unstoppable “Twilight Saga” franchise, has smashed previous box office records in midnight showings. With a $30-million total from the more than 4,000 theaters that premiered it late Tuesday night, “Eclipse” has knocked its predecessor “The Twilight Saga: New Moon” from the number one spot. ‘”New Moon” bowed to $26.3 million last November and was considered then the highest-grossing midnight premiere ever, but “Eclipse” has taken that crown and didn’t just stop there.

The film also broke the record for the largest domestic opening ever in Hollywood history, with 4,408 theaters premiering the film to thousands of “Twilight” fans. Friday will add 29 more theaters to the tally, which solidifies its place in box office history for now.

Were you one of the millions and millions of fans who made this feat happen?

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   gaston213 If ya ever wondered what’s wrong with the US look no further than @Variety’s article “‘Eclipse’ breaks midnight B.O. records w/ $30 million”
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   ShaunW19 Eclipse breaking records also breaks my soul into three disgusting, indistinguishable parts made 100% out of tears.
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   jasonballas I guess I’m glad I contributed to the $30 million. I do like being part of history. RT @Variety_Film ‘Eclipse’ breaks midnight B.O. records
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   CamArruda new FT post by moi…NEWS: ECLIPSE BREAKS RECORDS AGAIN GODDAMNIT (THANKS ALOT TWIHARDS)…http://bit.ly/9PWLaN you’ll love the pic hahaha
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   chantellesmit1 Well, it was much better! That’s why! RT @5FM: Eclipse beats New Moon box office records http://bit.ly/brlzU5
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   StevieG69 Never under-estimate the power of the insane teenage girl! http://bit.ly/aQkxUT
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   TwiDazzledGal MORE RECORDS: Eclipse puts pp 68.5M on its 1st day and beats The Dark Knight!!! http://bit.ly/bMf1l2
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   1crisrawner the twilight saga:eclipse breaks midnight records with 30 million and 68.5 million during it’s first day of release which was yesterday. wow

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