Contrary to viral rumors about a live-action sequel, The Twilight Saga: Midnight Sun (2025) is not a new film—but rather an officially confirmed animated series currently in production at Netflix. Based on Stephenie Meyer’s 2020 novel Midnight Sun, the series reimagines the original Twilight story from Edward Cullen’s perspective, offering fans a darker, more introspective look at the events of the saga’s beginning.
The project is being developed by Lionsgate Television in partnership with Meyer’s company, Fickle Fish Films, and is written and executive produced by Sinead Daly. While there is no confirmed voice cast yet, production is actively underway. Netflix has not announced a specific release date, but industry reports suggest the show will likely debut in late 2025 or early 2026, depending on the pace of animation.
This marks the first Twilight project since 2012’s Breaking Dawn – Part 2 and signals a shift toward expanding the universe through new formats rather than live-action sequels. Meyer is directly involved in the creative process, ensuring fidelity to Edward’s internal narrative and offering a fresh yet faithful perspective for longtime fans and new viewers alike.
At this time, no live-action film titled Twilight Saga 6: Midnight Sun is in development. All current activity in the franchise revolves around this animated retelling, and any future adaptations of the other books—such as New Moon from Edward’s perspective—will likely depend on the success of this series. Until then, Midnight Sun stands as the next official chapter in the beloved Twilight universe.