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Netflix Officially Doubles Down on ‘Twilight’ With Huge Series Order
Netflix has ordered two seasons of an adult animated adaptation of *Midnight Sun*, expanding its commitment to the *Twilight* franchise. The series retells the events of *Twilight* from Edward Cullen’s perspective, offering a new version of the story for the screen.
The two-season order was disclosed during Lionsgate’s latest quarterly earnings call. *Midnight Sun*, published in 2020 by Stephenie Meyer, was originally announced as a Netflix project in September 2024; its manuscript had leaked online in 2008, delaying the book. Casting and a release date have not been announced.
In short
- Netflix has ordered two seasons of *Midnight Sun*.
- The animated series retells *Twilight* from Edward’s perspective.
- Casting and release date details are still pending.
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The case for
A two-season order gives the adaptation room to develop Edward’s perspective and explore aspects of the story that the original film leaves less visible. The franchise still has an established audience, and an adult animated format could offer creative freedom while letting Netflix test a substantial project with viewers already interested in the characters.
The case against
Committing to two seasons before announcing casting or a release date risks tying up resources in a franchise whose earlier success does not guarantee demand for this retelling. Some viewers may see another version of Twilight as less valuable than new stories, and an adult animated adaptation could struggle to reach audiences who prefer the original films’ format.