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Kristen Stewart Declares She Wants to Direct a ‘Twilight’ Remake

Her remarks came at a Palm Springs awards event spotlighting her emergence as a filmmaker with The Chronology of Water.

Overview

  • Stewart told Entertainment Tonight she would "do the remake" of the first Twilight film, saying "I’m doing it! I’m committed!" on the red carpet at the Creative Impact Awards.
  • She said she would love to re-adapt the story with a larger budget and stronger backing.
  • Stewart praised Catherine Hardwicke’s authorship of the 2008 original and described the sequels’ production as a "really stifled" process for later directors.
  • No remake has been announced by a studio, while a separate Twilight TV adaptation reported in 2023 at Lionsgate remains in early development with Stephenie Meyer reportedly involved.
  • Her debut feature as director, The Chronology of Water, has drawn strong early reviews and is set for a wide U.S. release on January 9.