How to Watch the Twilight Movies in Order (All Five Films)

To watch the Twilight movies in order, start with Twilight (2008), then watch New Moon (2009), Eclipse (2010), Breaking Dawn – Part 1 (2011), and Breaking Dawn – Part 2 (2012). That's the complete five-movie saga. The theatrical release order is also the story's chronological order, so there are no prequels to move around.

The Twilight movies in order: the complete list

The films follow Bella Swan, Edward Cullen, and Jacob Black through a continuing romance and supernatural conflict. Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson, and Taylor Lautner lead the cast. This order is also confirmed by distributor Lionsgate and its theatrical partners in their five-film franchise overview.

What happens in each Twilight movie?

1. Twilight (2008)

Bella moves to Forks, Washington, to live with her father and meets Edward, an unusually mysterious classmate. Their growing attraction takes a dangerous turn when she discovers that he and his family are vampires. This first film establishes the Cullen family, Bella's friendship with Jacob, and the rules of its supernatural world. Watch it first: the later movies assume you know how these relationships began.

2. The Twilight Saga: New Moon (2009)

After a frightening incident, Edward leaves Forks, believing Bella will be safer without him. Bella grows closer to Jacob, who has a supernatural secret of his own. The story introduces an important new threat from the vampire world and turns the Edward–Bella–Jacob relationship into the saga's central dilemma. For the official film synopsis and release date, see Lionsgate’s New Moon page.

3. The Twilight Saga: Eclipse (2010)

A wave of killings in Seattle signals danger for Bella and the Cullens. Edward's family and Jacob's wolf pack must consider an uneasy alliance against a common enemy. At the same time, Bella faces a more serious decision about her future and whom she loves. Eclipse builds directly on the events of New Moon, making it the essential third stop. Lionsgate lists its original theatrical release as June 30, 2010.

4. The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 1 (2011)

Bella and Edward's wedding opens the final chapter. Their honeymoon leads to an unexpected pregnancy that threatens Bella's life and strains the fragile peace between the Cullens and the wolf pack. This film focuses on the marriage, the pregnancy, and their immediate consequences. It is not the conclusion: the final book was adapted into two separate movies, and Part 1 ends with a major transition. Read the official Lionsgate description for the studio's synopsis.

5. The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 2 (2012)

The last movie follows Bella as she adjusts to dramatic changes in her life and protects her family. When the Volturi become concerned about Bella and Edward's daughter, Renesmee, the Cullens gather allies to confront a looming threat. Watch this one last: it resolves storylines established across the previous four films and delivers the saga's ending.

Where can you watch all five Twilight movies?

Streaming availability changes by country and by month. Netflix's official October 2026 release list includes all five Twilight movies, with an October 1 addition date. That does not guarantee the same catalog in every region. Sign in to Netflix and search for each film to see whether it is currently included where you live.

If a subscription does not include them, check legal digital rental or purchase listings through the film distributor's pages. Lionsgate lists digital storefront options for individual titles, including Apple TV and Amazon, as well as Blu-ray and DVD editions. Compare the prices and the availability of both Breaking Dawn parts before paying for a bundle. Older guides recommending Peacock, Freevee, or other services may reflect expired licensing arrangements rather than today's lineup.

Common questions about the Twilight watch order

How many Twilight movies are there?

There are five theatrical films. Stephenie Meyer's original main storyline has four novels—Twilight, New Moon, Eclipse, and Breaking Dawn—but the last novel became two movies. That's why the movie count is five rather than four.

Is there a different chronological watch order?

No. The timeline moves forward from Twilight through Breaking Dawn – Part 2. Watching the movies by their release dates is the simplest way to understand the character relationships and avoid major spoilers.

Does Midnight Sun belong in the movie marathon?

No. Midnight Sun is a companion novel that revisits the first Twilight story from Edward's point of view, not a sixth film in the original saga. Stephenie Meyer explains that perspective in her official Midnight Sun book description. For a complete movie marathon, the five titles above are all you need.