Overview
- On the Palm Springs red carpet, Stewart said she would "love" to re-adapt the franchise and declared, "I’m doing it! I’m committed," envisioning a version with a "huge budget" and strong backing.
- She praised the original filmmakers by name, highlighting Catherine Hardwicke, Chris Weitz, David Slade and Bill Condon for shaping the series in its early days.
- Stewart’s comments come as she pivots behind the camera after her 2025 feature debut The Chronology of Water, which earned her a spot on Variety’s 10 Directors to Watch.
- No film reboot is in development, though Netflix is developing an animated Midnight Sun series retelling the first story from Edward’s perspective with Stephenie Meyer among the executive producers.
- The five-film Twilight saga, released from 2008 to 2012, grossed more than $3 billion worldwide, and online reaction to Stewart’s pitch has ranged from enthusiasm for fresh takes to skepticism.