When a film series receives near-universal critical disdain, yet manages to generate cultural devotion, it inadvertently carves out a unique reputation for itself in the entertainment industry. The Twilight Saga, an adaptation of Stephanie Meyer's novels, stands as a prime example of this phenomenon. Despite consistently low ratings, with none of its five films having scored above 50% on Rotten Tomatoes (note: even five of the Fast & Furious movies scored above 50%), the franchise has achieved a staggering worldwide gross exceeding $3.3 billion. This goes to prove that although critics dismissed the series as melodramatic and poorly executed, it actually captivated audiences on a scale that most studios can only dream of.

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