Robert Pattinson has been part of several big franchises throughout his career, and the $3.3 billion franchise that launched his career is more popular than ever in 2026. Robert Pattinson has done a bit of everything in over 20 years of career – from fantasy in the Harry Potter saga to superhero movies with The Batman to psychological horror with The Lighthouse.
However, the franchise that launched Pattinson’s career and made him a worldwide sensation was Twilight. Based on Stephenie Meyer’s book series, Twilight chronicles the complex romance between vampire Edward Cullen (Pattinson) and mortal teenager Bella Swan (Kristen Stewart). From the first movie, the Twilight Saga became a huge pop culture phenomenon.
Although the Twilight movies were never critical hits, they have maintained their popularity, so much so that they are a hit again in 2026, thanks to their current streaming home.
Why Twilight Remains Popular Over A Decade Later
Stephenie Meyer’s Twilight book series was a huge worldwide phenomenon, which is why it got the film treatment shortly after the release of the first novel. The novels and movies revived the vampire genre, targeting a teenage audience thanks to their romance elements, even if these were quite problematic.
While the novels and movies were never the critics’ favorites and there are a lot of problematic things with them, such as the never-ending debate over their romanticization of toxic and emotionally abusive relationships, they are still quite popular with general audiences.
Twilight’s popularity isn’t due to its quality, but more due to a mix of nostalgia and fun, offering some escapism and a return to simpler times. Ultimately, and despite its many problems and controversies, the Twilight movies are entertaining, which is the main goal for this type of movies.
The Twilight Saga has even become one that people watch to laugh at and has been endlessly mocked and referenced on social media, particularly TikTok, inevitably making it more and more popular on streaming.
Is Twilight Coming Back?
At the time of writing, the Twilight Saga has no more movies lined up, but it does have an animated series coming up. An animated TV adaptation of the 2005 novel, Midnight Sun, is being developed over at Netflix, though it still doesn’t have a release date yet. Midnight Sun is a retelling of Twilight, but told from Edward’s perspective.
Although there have been casual mentions of a Twilight reboot throughout the years, there are no official plans for it, nor for more movies or novels. The Twilight Saga isn’t exactly making a comeback, but it continues to enjoy its massive success.