According to Box Office Mojo, Twilight earned over $192 million. The final installment to the franchise, The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn, earned over $292 million. Bella Swan, the lead female, ends up falling in love with Edward Cullen. Cullen is a vampire, therefore their love is believed to be inappropriate.
Fifty Shades of Grey also incorporates two very different characters, falling in love. Both of these stories are best-selling books. Fifty Shades of Grey is being created into a film. Some people believe, Fifty Shades of Grey is the erotic version of Twilight.
Twilight did not incorporate any sex into its storyline. Bella Swan becomes pregnant with Edward's child, after the couple is married. The intimate moments remained private. Fifty Shades of Grey became popular, due to the erotic sexual nature of its plot. It also attracted an older demographic. Some media outlets such as ABC News, labeled the book, "Mommy Porn."
Will the Fifty Shades of Grey franchise achieve high box office numbers like Twilight? It appears as if the film franchise could, surpass Twilight's numbers. Twilight sold more book copies than Fifty Shades of Grey, however it attracted a younger demographic. Theater tickets that are sold to children and students are less costly than adult priced tickets. Sources are speculating the film could receive an NC-17 rating; this means nobody under the age of 17 is admitted. This includes children with parents.
Fifty Shades of Grey is supposed to begin filming this summer; the lead roles are not confirmed yet. The film is expected to do well, due to its enormous following. The best-selling series has dozens of social media accounts dedicated to it. It has fans dedicating a significant amount of their time writing fan fiction.
Fifty Shades of Grey was also able to capitalize on selling merchandise. There are Fifty Shades of Grey t-shirts, necklaces, hoodies, perfume, and lingerie. Fans will probably feel a sense of relief, when they learn who will star in the highly anticipated film. Rumors continue to leak from Hollywood in regards to the casting. Some sources believe Emma Watson is going to play Anastasia Steele. Matt Bomer and Ian Somerhalder are two names that continue to surface, as contenders for the Christian Grey role.
