A Chronology of the Vampire Phenomenon

  • "Twilight" is published

    "Twilight" is published
    The first novel of the hit series by author Stephenie Meyer is published. Photo by Barnesandnoble.com
  • "New Moon" released with major success

    Stephenie Meyer's second book of the "Twilight Saga" is released and makes the #1 spot on both the New York Times Bestseller list and USA Today's Top 150 Bestsellers.
  • "Twilight: Eclipse" is published

    The third book of the Twilight Saga sells 150,000 copies on the first day of its release.
  • "Twilight: Breaking Dawn" release breaks records

    After its midnight release, the final chapter of Stephenie Meyer's Twilight Saga sells 3.7 million copies.
  • "True Blood" hits the air on HBO

    "True Blood" hits the air on HBO
    The first episode of the anticipated HBO original "True Blood" attracts around two million viewers. Photo by IGN Entertainment
  • Cinemtatic adaptation of "Twilight" hits theaters

    Cinemtatic adaptation of "Twilight" hits theaters
    In its opening weekend, "Twilight" grossed $70.6 million, making stars out of Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson. Photo by imdb.com
  • Second season of "True Blood" has high viewership

    "True Blood" has "glamoured" more viewers into watching the HBO original series and brings in 3.7 million viewers during its Sunday night premiere.
  • "Vampire Diaries" gives CW highest ratings

    "Vampire Diaries" gives CW highest ratings
    This television rendition of "Twilight" attracts 4.8 million viewers during its first episode. Photo by vampirediaries.wikia.com
  • "New Moon" is #1 at the box-office

    Making $142,84 million during the opening weekend, this sequel to "Twilight" collects $709,83 million while in theaters.
  • The supernatural take over "True Blood"

    Werewolves and fairies accompany vampires in the season premiere of "True Blood" and attracts 5.1 million viewers.
  • "Eclipse" is 2nd biggest midnight opening

    "Eclipse", a prequel to the "Twilight Saga", grosses $30 million its opening night, making it the biggest success in box office history before being surpassed by "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Part 2" in 2011.
  • "The Vampire Diaries" still high in viewership

    The CW renews 22 more episodes for the hit vampire series as 3.36 million viewers tune in for the second season.
  • The fourth season of "True Blood" maintains fan base

    The newest season of "True Blood" includes witches and 5.42 million viewers.
  • "Breaking Dawn Part 1" hits 4,061 theaters

    The first part to the ending of the "Twilight Saga" film series has thus far grossed $226 million since its release.