'New Moon' takes record $72.7M box office bite

Twilight fans all over America are now rejoicing this news. Apparently, The Twilight Saga: New Moon burned Dark Knight's previous record of $67.2 million opening day last year, by taking in 72.7 million in its first day to break the single day domestic box office record. Most of the fans loved the second installment to the Twilight Saga and it seems like word of mouth spread like wildfire. Read the article below from the Associated Press.

LOS ANGELES — Vampires and werewolves have vanquished a dark knight. "The Twilight Saga: New Moon" took in $72.7 million in its first day to break the single day domestic box office record previously held by "The Dark Knight," which had a $67.2 million opening day last year.

The Friday haul for the "Twilight" sequel includes a record $26.3 million from midnight screenings alone.

If "New Moon" maintains its pace, it might have a shot at the all-time best opening weekend record of $158.4 million, also held by "The Dark Knight."
"New Moon" continues the story of teen romance between a girl and a vampire (Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson), with the sequel adding a love triangle with a teen werewolf (Taylor Lautner).

Source: Associated Press