This paper examines the unexpected resurgence of The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 1 (2011) on the Chinese video-sharing platform Bilibili. Historically criticized by Western critics as a cinematic failure and a symbol of regressive gender politics, the film has found a vibrant second life within Bilibili’s unique "danmu" (bullet screen) ecosystem. By analyzing user interactions, "Tucao" (roasting) culture, and the platform’s specific engagement metrics, this study argues that Bilibili users have recontextualized the film from a romantic drama into a collective, absurdist comedy. This transformation demonstrates the power of participatory culture to subvert authorial intent and rehabilitate "trash cinema" into cult nostalgia.
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