The Twilight Saga - Watch Order: Release Order

2008 - 20125 Films10h 9m3.4 Average

The Twilight Saga follows teenager Bella Swan as she moves to the small town of Forks, Washington, and falls in love with the mysterious Edward Cullen, who reveals himself to be a vampire. The series chronicles their supernatural romance across five films, navigating the complexities of vampire-human relationships, werewolf rivalries, and the dangerous politics of the vampire world.

This watch order showcases the complete story chronologically, as the release order matches the narrative timeline.

Linear Timeline: Release Order = Story Order

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Twilight poster

Twilight

20082h 2m3.5
Director: Catherine Hardwicke
Cast: Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson, Billy Burke, Peter Facinelli, Ashley Greene

When Bella Swan moves to a small town in the Pacific Northwest, she falls in love with Edward Cullen, a mysterious classmate who reveals himself to be a 108-year-old vampire. Despite Edward's repeated cautions, Bella can't stay away from him, a fatal move that endangers her own life.

FantasyDramaRomance
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The Twilight Saga: New Moon poster

The Twilight Saga: New Moon

20092h 11m3.2
Director: Chris Weitz
Cast: Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson, Taylor Lautner, Dakota Fanning, Michael Sheen

Forks, Washington resident Bella Swan is reeling from the departure of her vampire love, Edward Cullen, and finds comfort in her friendship with Jacob Black, a werewolf. But before she knows it, she's thrust into a centuries-old conflict, and her desire to be with Edward at any cost leads her to take greater and greater risks.

AdventureFantasyDramaRomance
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The Twilight Saga: Eclipse poster

The Twilight Saga: Eclipse

20102h 4m3.4
Director: David Slade
Cast: Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson, Taylor Lautner, Bryce Dallas Howard, Dakota Fanning

Bella once again finds herself surrounded by danger as Seattle is ravaged by a string of mysterious killings and a malicious vampire continues her quest for revenge. In the midst of it all, she is forced to choose between her love for Edward and her friendship with Jacob, knowing that her decision has the potential to ignite the ageless struggle between vampire and werewolf. With her graduation quickly approaching, Bella is confronted with the most important decision of her life.

AdventureFantasyDramaRomance
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The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 1 poster

The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 1

20111h 57m3.4
Director: Bill Condon
Cast: Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson, Taylor Lautner, Billy Burke, Peter Facinelli

Bella Swan and Edward Cullen's honeymoon phase is abruptly disrupted by betrayals and unforeseen tragedies that endanger their world.

AdventureFantasyRomance
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The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 2 poster

The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 2

20121h 55m3.6
Director: Bill Condon
Cast: Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson, Taylor Lautner, Peter Facinelli, Elizabeth Reaser

After the birth of Renesmee, the Cullens gather other vampire clans in order to protect the child from a false allegation that puts the family in front of the Volturi.

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