It’s no secret that the Twilight series has a passionate following. The films have been watched by millions of people around the world, and many want to watch them in order. But where do you start? And what are the best ways to watch them? Keep reading for all the details!
The Twilight Movies in Order and Release Dates
The Twilight series consists of five movies: Twilight, New Moon, Eclipse, Breaking Dawn – Part One, and Breaking Dawn – Part Two. They were released in theaters between 2008 and 2012. The movies are based on the book series by Stephenie Meyer.
- Twilight – November 21, 2008
- The Twilight Saga: New Moon – November 20, 2009
- The Twilight Saga: Eclipse – June 30, 2010
- Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 1 – November 18, 2011
- Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 2 – November 16, 2012
If you’re not sure which way to watch the movies, we recommend watching them in release order. This is the order that most people are familiar with, and it’s also the order that which the movies were meant to be watched.
No matter which orders you choose, be sure to enjoy the journey! The Twilight series is a classic example of love and adventure that will keep you entertained for hours on end. So sit back, relax, and prepare to enter the world of Twilight.
Twilight (2008)
The first movie in the series is Twilight, which was released in 2008. It has a rating of PG-13 and a runtime of 122 minutes. Kristen Stewart stars as Bella Swan, a teenage girl who falls in love with a vampire named Edward Cullen (played by Robert Pattinson). The movie also features Ashley Greene as Alice Cullen, Jackson Rathbone as Jasper Hale, and Peter Facinelli as Dr. Carlisle Cullen.
The first movie grossed over $405 million at the worldwide box office and has a 49% rating on Rotten Tomatoes.
The Twilight Saga: New Moon (2009)
The second movie in the series is New Moon, which was released in 2009. It has a rating of PG-13 and a runtime of 130 minutes. In this film, Bella Swan is dealing with the loss of Edward Cullen and finds comfort in her friendship with the werewolf Jacob Black (played by Taylor Lautner). The movie also features Ashley Greene as Alice Cullen, Jackson Rathbone as Jasper Hale, and Peter Facinelli as Dr. Carlisle Cullen.
The second movie grossed over $705 million and has a 29% rating on Rotten Tomatoes.
The Twilight Saga: Eclipse (2010)
The third movie in the series is Eclipse, which was released in 2010. It has a rating of PG-13 and a runtime of 124 minutes. In this film, Bella Swan must choose between her love for Edward Cullen and her friendship with Jacob Black. The movie also features Ashley Greene as Alice Cullen, Jackson Rathbone as Jasper Hale, and Peter Facinelli as Dr. Carlisle Cullen.
The third movie grossed over $698 million and has a 48% rating on Rotten Tomatoes.
The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 1
The fourth movie in the series is Breaking Dawn – Part One, which was released in 2011. It has a rating of PG-13 and a runtime of 117 minutes. In this film, Bella Swan and Edward Cullen get married and she becomes pregnant with their child. The movie also features Ashley Greene as Alice Cullen, Jackson Rathbone as Jasper Hale, and Peter Facinelli as Dr. Carlisle Cullen.
The fourth movie grossed over $710 million and has a 25% rating on Rotten Tomatoes.
The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 2
The fifth and final movie in the series is Breaking Dawn – Part Two, which was released in 2012. It has a rating of PG-13 and a runtime of 115 minutes. In this film, Bella Swan gives birth to her daughter Renesmee and the Cullens must fight to protect her from those who would do her harm. The movie also features Ashley Greene as Alice Cullen, Jackson Rathbone as Jasper Hale, and Peter Facinelli as Dr. Carlisle Cullen.
The fourth movie grossed over $830 million and has a 49% rating on Rotten Tomatoes.
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