Kristen Stewart Eyes A ‘Twilight’ Remake, This Time From The Director’s Chair
Fresh off her directorial debut, Stewart says she would be open to reimagining the franchise that made her famous from behind the camera.
Kristen Stewart may be ready to return to Twilight, but not in the way audiences might expect.
In a recent interview with Entertainment Tonight, Stewart said she would be open to directing a remake of the blockbuster vampire franchise that helped define late-2000s pop culture. The actress, who starred as Bella Swan across five films, says her interest lies firmly behind the camera, following the release of her directorial debut, The Chronology of Water.
Asked whether she would revisit one of her earlier projects as a filmmaker, Stewart reflected on the original series and the directors who shaped it.
“I love what all of the directors did with the movies,” she said. “But they were so themselves and weird and kind of like squirrelly and just so present in that time when they didn’t really know what they were yet, before they blew up.”
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The original Twilight was directed by Catherine Hardwicke, with later installments helmed by Chris Weitz, David Slade, and Bill Condon. The franchise, based on Stephenie Meyer’s novels, went on to gross more than $3 billion worldwide and remains one of the most financially successful young adult film series ever released.
Stewart suggested that a contemporary remake, supported by substantial resources and creative backing, could offer a new perspective on the material.
“Imagine if we had a huge budget and a bunch of love and support,” she said. “I would love to readapt—yeah, sure, I’ll do the remake. I’m doing it. I’m committed.”
The films remain a frequent presence on television, particularly during the holidays, something Stewart acknowledged herself.
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“I was just talking to one of my friends about that movie because it’s on TV a lot over the holidays,” she said. “I was like, ‘How is that aging?’ Because they watch it every year on Christmas with their fam.”
The franchise has also seen renewed momentum beyond reruns. Recent theatrical re-releases have performed strongly, and Netflix has announced an animated series based on Midnight Sun, Meyer’s companion novel told from Edward Cullen’s point of view.
Stewart’s new film, The Chronology of Water, adapted from Lidia Yuknavitch’s memoir and starring Imogen Poots, marks her first feature as a director. Rolling Stone described the film as a “free-form biopic” that feels “radical, bruising, aggressive in its honesty,” noting Stewart’s clear desire to push formal and emotional boundaries. The project earned her a spot on Variety’s annual list of directors to watch.
There is currently no indication that a Twilight remake is under consideration, and Stewart’s remarks were off-the-cuff. Still, the idea of her returning to the franchise as a filmmaker would be a major flex, and we’d love to see it.
