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For fans of the vampire romance series, Kristen Stewart, the Hollywood actress who became well-known throughout the world as Bella Swan in the cherished 'Twilight' series, has revealed some exciting news. The 35-year-old actress-director stated at the Variety Creative Impact Awards in January 2026 that she would absolutely love to direct a future 'Twilight' film, envisioning a remake with a "big budget" and creative support behind it. Stewart's enthusiasm was clear as she confidently declared, "I'm doing it! I'm committed!"—sparking fresh buzz about the possibility of reimagining the iconic franchise she helped make a cultural phenomenon.
From Bella Swan to Director: Kristen Stewart's Journey and Twilight's Impact
Kristen Stewart's name will forever be linked with 'Twilight,' the movie series that transformed teen vampire romance into a global pop-culture sensation. The 'Twilight' Saga, which includes Twilight (2008), New Moon (2009), Eclipse (2010), and the two-part Breaking Dawn (2011–2012), is based on Stephenie Meyer's best-selling books. It became one of the most popular franchises of the 2000s, earning billions at the movie office worldwide.
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Stewart played Bella Swan, a human adolescent who falls madly in love with Robert Pattinson's character, Edward Cullen, a vampire. The franchise's distinctive fusion of romance, fantasy, and emotional intensity, along with Stewart and Pattinson's chemistry, made the movies huge hits and elevated Stewart to a global star. Throughout the saga, directors such as Catherine Hardwicke, Chris Weitz, David Slade, and Bill Condon each brought their own vision to different chapters of the story—something Stewart recently acknowledged with admiration.
Following 'Twilight,' Stewart's career has been varied and ambitious, encompassing highly praised plays, indie films, and a successful directing debut in 2025 with 'The Chronology of Water.' She is now regarded as one of Hollywood's most promising filmmakers thanks to her transition behind the camera, and her growing skill and unique storytelling approach have been recognized with awards.
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It's this growth that seems to fuel her interest in returning to 'Twilight' not as an actress, but as a filmmaker capable of shaping the franchise's future in new and meaningful ways.
Why Stewart Wants to Direct 'Twilight'—and What It Could Mean for Fans?
Stewart fully embraced the idea at the Palm Springs International Film Festival Creative Impact Awards, rather than only playing around with it. Speaking to Entertainment Tonight, she envisioned what a modern reboot might look like with improved resources, greater creative freedom, and strong support from both fans and industry collaborators. "Imagine if we had a huge budget and a bunch of love and support," she said, before adding with conviction, "Yeah, sure, I'll do the remake. I'm doing it! I'm committed!"
Stewart also expressed admiration for the original movies and the directors who contributed to their development, characterizing their early work as "weird and squirrelly"—a reflection of the inventiveness that prevailed before to the franchise's meteoric rise to international stardom.
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Her remarks imply that, given the opportunity, she would try to respect that spirit while adding a new angle to the narrative. Lionsgate has previously investigated 'Twilight' expansions, including a TV version with author Stephenie Meyer's involvement elsewhere, though nothing is formally in progress at this time.
Stewart's enthusiastic remarks have reignited fan speculation and excitement about what could be next for the franchise, sparking conversations about whether 'Twilight' could find new life on screen under her direction.
