Netflix developing 'Twilight' animated series 'Midnight Sun'

An animated series adaptation of “Midnight Sun” — Stephenie Meyer’s retelling of “Twilight” from Edward Cullen’s perspective — is in development at Netflix.

The book was released in 2020 as a companion novel to Meyer’s bestselling “Twilight” series. Cullen is the sparkly vampire who becomes protagonist Bella Swan’s love interest.

Midnight Sun, an animated series adaptation of Stephenie Meyer's novel and the retelling of Twilight from Edward Cullen's perspective, is officially in development. pic.twitter.com/iSzk3l7dnp

— Netflix (@netflix) September 4, 2024

The original five films, “The Twilight Saga,” were released between 2008 and 2012, starring Robert Pattinson, Kristen Stewart and Taylor Lautner, according to Variety. They were based on Meyer’s four novels in the series: “Twilight,” “New Moon,” “Eclipse” and “Breaking Dawn,” which were published between 2005 and 2008.

Fans of “Twilight” shared their thoughts on the animated series announcement on the social media platform X.

NETFLIX IS DEVELOPING AN ANIMATED SERIES ADAPTATION OF THE TWILIGHT NOVEL "MIDNIGHT SUN" pic.twitter.com/pRkp6pTaGS

— Robert Pattinson's Pen*s! (@robertspennis) September 4, 2024

i hope edward cullen look like this in the animated series pic.twitter.com/cZvcEtxqL2

— best of twilight (@archivetwilight) September 4, 2024

Per Variety, the Twilight animated series based on the book "Midnight Sun" by Stephenie Meyer is officially in the works at Netflix.

The book Midnight Sun is a retelling of Twilight by Edward Cullen himself

Just gonna bring back the Hotel Transylvania scene for this one... pic.twitter.com/awJhuKZk4P

— TRAFON(s Backup Account) (@RiseFallNickBck) September 5, 2024

currently reading midnight sun so it better be good https://t.co/oPK3lL3KZK

— ♑︎ (@nay2sick) September 5, 2024

The best news I’ve heard all day Twilight is my comfort film especially at this time of year. I’m so glad it’s from Edward’s POV hope we don’t have to wait too long for this????????????‍♀️????. #Twilight #MidnightSun #Netflix #StephenieMeyer https://t.co/OpnjBxF0ST

— ???? ???? ???? ???? ???? ???? ???? ???????????? (@midnightsky_1) September 5, 2024

honestly i think i manifested them announcing the midnight sun animated series. i bought the book a week ago and tweeted about it and yesterday they announce the show. i am magic

— Jamie (@Jhiuced) September 5, 2024

The animated series was given a “straight-to-series order” at Netflix, Variety reported, and the project was first said to be in early development in April 2023 at studio Lionsgate Television.

Sinead Daly will serve as writer and executive producer on the series, according to Variety. Daly’s past credits include “Tell Me Lies” at Hulu, “The Walking Dead: World Beyond” at AMC, “Raised by Wolves” at Max and “The Get Down” at Netflix.

According to Netflix, Meyer will serve as executive producer of “Midnight Sun,” and more details will be forthcoming.