Kristen Stewart Jokes About Directing Twilight Remake
The actress playfully commits to helming a new version of the vampire saga during a film festival interview, sparking fan excitement about her potential directorial vision.
Kristen Stewart has vampire fans buzzing after declaring her intention to direct a Twilight remake. The actress made the surprising announcement during a red carpet interview at the Palm Springs International Film Festival, where she was recognized among the top 10 directors to watch following her directorial debut with The Chronology of Water.
"I would love to readapt – yeah, sure, I'll do the remake. I'm doing it, I'm committed," Stewart told Entertainment Tonight. While her tone suggested she might be kidding around, the prospect has generated serious enthusiasm among franchise devotees.
From Star to Director
The conversation arose when Stewart was asked which of her previous projects she'd consider remaking from behind the camera. She revealed that the original Twilight had been on her mind lately, partly because it had been airing frequently on television during the holiday season.
Stewart praised the work of the franchise's various directors while suggesting there was room for a fresh approach. "I love what all of the directors did with the movies, but they were so themselves and weird and kind of like squirrely and just so present in that time when they didn't really know what they were yet, like before they blew up," she explained. "Imagine if we had, like, a huge budget and a bunch of love and support."
The Original Saga's Legacy
The Twilight phenomenon launched in 2008, adapting Stephenie Meyer's bestselling novels for the big screen. Stewart portrayed Bella Swan, an awkward teenager who relocates to rainy Washington state and falls for Edward Cullen, a vampire living with his adoptive supernatural family. The series stretched across five films over five years, chronicling the couple's romance through Bella's eventual transformation into a vampire.
Each installment featured different directorial talent. Catherine Hardwicke helmed the first movie, Chris Weitz took over New Moon, David Slade directed Eclipse, and Bill Condon handled both Breaking Dawn installments. This rotating approach means Stewart wouldn't be stepping on anyone's creative territory with her hypothetical remake.
Franchise Renaissance
The timing of Stewart's comments coincides with renewed interest in the Twilight universe. The films received a theatrical re-release in 2025, drawing both nostalgic fans and new audiences. Netflix is also developing an animated series based on Meyer's companion novel Midnight Sun, which retells the original story from Edward's perspective.
Whether Stewart's directorial ambitions for Twilight move beyond playful speculation remains to be seen. But her comments have certainly reignited conversations about the enduring appeal of Meyer's vampire world and the possibilities for fresh interpretations of familiar stories.