According to The Hollywood Reporter, the film was the ninth this year to push past half billion mark globally, hit the mark in only 12 days of its release. So far, the film has generated $ 223.4 million in North America and $ 285 million international, a grand total of $ 508.4 million.
"We couldn't be more pleased with the success of the film and the franchise's fans continue to support over the past few years," said Summit Entertainment Chairman Rob Friedman and Patrick Wachsberger in a statement. "Thanks to all involved with the film's actors, filmmakers and Stephenie Meyer for the Group of the most important of all, a global fan base that continues to encourage the desire for more Edward, Jacob and Bella."
MTV News asked experts how long this domination could go, mainly because the only competition this weekend is an indie film full frontal NC-17-rated "Shame."