> At a Glance
> – Kristen Stewart says she’d “love” to direct a Twilight remake
> – The actress-turned-director made her debut with The Chronology of Water, now in theaters
> – Stewart praised the original directors’ “weird” and “squirrelly” vision
> – Why it matters: A beloved franchise could return under the lead star’s creative control, blending nostalgia with a fresh cinematic voice
Kristen Stewart has officially thrown her hat in the ring to direct a potential Twilight reboot, marking a full-circle moment from her breakout role as Bella Swan.
The Offer
At Variety’s 10 Directors to Watch and Creative Impact Awards in Palm Springs on January 4, Kristen Stewart told Entertainment Tonight she’s ready to reimagine the vampire saga. When asked about directing a remake, she replied:
> “I would love – look. I love what Catherine [Hardwicke] did, I love what Chris [Weitz] did, I love what all of the directors did with the movies. They were so themselves and weird and kind of like, squirrelly, and just so present in that time when they didn’t really know what they were yet, like before they blew up. Imagine if we had a huge budget and a bunch of love and support. I don’t know – I would love to readapt. Yeah, sure, I’ll do the remake. I’m doing it! I’m committed!”
From Actor to Director
Stewart, 35, is currently pivoting from acting to directing. Her debut feature, The Chronology of Water, landed in 2025 and earned her a spot on Variety’s list of 10 up-and-coming directors.
She told ET:
> “I’ve been working on other people’s films my whole life, since I was nine years old, and I feel like everything’s been building to this moment to find a little space for myself. It’s just what I’ve wanted to do my whole life.”
Twilight by the Numbers
| Film | Year | Director |
|---|---|---|
| Twilight | 2008 | Catherine Hardwicke |
| New Moon | 2009 | Chris Weitz |
| Eclipse | 2010 | David Slade |
| Breaking Dawn – Part 1 | 2011 | Bill Condon |
| Breaking Dawn – Part 2 | 2012 | Bill Condon |
The five-film saga launched Stewart, Robert Pattinson, and Taylor Lautner into global stardom and grossed over $3.3 billion worldwide.
Key Takeaways
- Stewart praises the original directors’ unique, pre-superstardom energy
- She envisions a reboot with “a huge budget and a bunch of love and support”
- No official reboot is in development, but Stewart has volunteered her services
If a remake materializes, fans could see the vampire romance reimagined through the eyes of the woman who first brought Bella Swan to life.
