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Franchise · 5 films · 2008–2012

The Twilight Movies in Order

The Twilight movies are a romantic fantasy vampire series based on the series of novels by Stephenie Meyer.

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Release order
5
Total Films
2008
First Release
2012
Latest Release
6.2
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Watch The Twilight in Order

Watch the The Twilight movies in release order, starting with Twilight (2008) and continuing through The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 2 (2012). The series spans 5 films, released between 2008 and 2012. Audiences rate the franchise 6.2/10 on average.

What order should you watch The Twilight?

For most viewers, release order is the recommended way to watch The Twilight. This is how the story was crafted and revealed to audiences — earlier films seed details, callbacks, and twists that pay off in later entries. Watching in release order preserves those reveals and matches the pacing the filmmakers intended.

The Twilight largely tracks its own in-universe chronology, so release order and chronological order overlap closely. You can use either without losing much, though release order is still the safest first watch.

About The Twilight

The Twilight movies are a romantic fantasy vampire series based on the series of novels by Stephenie Meyer.

Each film builds on the previous one, rewarding viewers who watch in sequence.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

What order should I watch The Twilight?
The recommended The Twilight watch order by release date is: 1. Twilight (2008), 2. The Twilight Saga: New Moon (2009), 3. The Twilight Saga: Eclipse (2010), 4. The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 1 (2011), 5. The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 2 (2012).
What is the first The Twilight movie?
The first The Twilight movie is Twilight, released on November 20, 2008.
What is the most recent The Twilight movie?
The most recent The Twilight movie is The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 2 (2012).
How many The Twilight movies are there?
There are 5 movies in the The Twilight franchise.
What is the highest-rated The Twilight movie?
The highest-rated The Twilight movie is The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 2, with an audience score of 6.5/10 on TMDB.
Do I need to watch The Twilight movies in order?
While each The Twilight movie can be enjoyed on its own, watching them in order gives you the full story progression and character development across all 5 films.
Where can I watch The Twilight movies online?
Most The Twilight movies are available on Amazon Prime Video. Each movie on this page has a direct "Watch on Amazon" link.
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