Russia’s top-grossing movie in September was ‘Twilight.’ Yes, the one from 2008.
The 2008 film “Twilight” was Russia’s highest-grossing movie in September, RBC reported. The first installment in the vampire saga stars Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart.
In September, Russia's highest-grossing movie turned out to be "Twilight," a 2008 vampire film starring Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart. Reported by RBC, the film earned 340 million rubles, surpassing new releases "How Ivan Ended Up in a Fairy Tale" and "The Ninth Planet." This marks the first time an older film has topped the monthly box office since data tracking began in 2015.
Nearly half of the audience was aged 18-24. Word of mouth significantly contributed to the film's success, with 36% of viewers discovering it through social media, 29% through friends and acquaintances, and one in five citing recommendations. All remaining "Twilight" films will return to Russian theaters between October and February.
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