Didn't see this coming: season 2 update for Netflix’s Twilight Edward Cullen show
Good news for Twilight die-hards: Netflix’s animated Edward Cullen series is moving ahead — with an unexpected update about its future.
If you thought vampires were finally back in their coffins, think again. Netflix is pressing ahead with its animated Twilight spin-off, only this time the bloodsucker in the spotlight is Edward Cullen himself, narrating events from his own, apparently very brooding, perspective. Yes, this is about Midnight Sun.
Netflix has already committed to two full seasons of Midnight Sun before the first episode has even aired.
The State of Play
The streaming giant confirmed it's ordered two seasons of Midnight Sun, its animated adaptation based on Stephenie Meyer's retelling of Twilight from Edward’s side of things. The news was reportedly locked in by Kevin Beggs (that’s Lionsgate’s Television Group Chairman) as of 5 November 2026. Still, if you're trying to pencil the series into your calendar, you’ll have to wait a bit — Netflix hasn't coughed up a release date yet.
If you're thinking, ‘Hang on, wasn’t this announced ages ago?’ you’d be right. Netflix first dropped word about the project back in September 2024, only for everything to go mysteriously silent. Then, out of nowhere, July 2026 brought reports of a casting call, zeroing in on two familiar faces: Jacob Black and his dad, Billy Black. Apparently, that’s when things actually started moving again.
Why Two Seasons?
The two-season upfront order is a rather bold move for Netflix. They're notorious for deciding the fate of their shows season-by-season, usually watching the numbers before giving the green light for a follow-up. So for them to dive in for two at once suggests there’s either extraordinary faith in Twilight's undead staying power, or someone in the boardroom is a massive fan. It also hints that the story — which, fair play, is meatier than the original Twilight — could be split right down the middle, packing in more of Edward's inner turmoil and philosophical rabbit holes. But before you start dissecting structure, nothing official on plot specifics has been signed off by Netflix or Lionsgate just yet.
- Showrunner: Sinead Daly (also down as writer and executive producer)
- Stephenie Meyer: executive producer, joined by Marty Bowen, Wyck Godfrey, Erik Feig, Meghan Hibbett, and Emily Wissink
- Voice cast: not announced — no word yet on who’s voicing your favourite sparkly existentialist