Netflix Orders Two Seasons of Animated Twilight Series Midnight Sun

Netflix has made a major commitment to the expansion of Stephenie Meyer's vampire romance franchise by greenlighting a two-season order for an animated adaptation of Midnight Sun. The upcoming series will retell the familiar events of the original 2005 novel from the perspective of Edward Cullen rather than Bella Swan.

Lionsgate Television Group Chairman Kevin Beggs confirmed the multi-season commitment during the studio's Q2 earnings call on November 5, 2027. Beggs noted that the author's affinity for television and animation specifically paved the way for the project, emphasizing that Stephenie Meyer and her team are heavily involved in the production process alongside Netflix and Lionsgate.

Industry reports indicate that the animated reboot has cast its lead voice actors, bringing in Sadie Stanley and Julian Grey to voice Bella Swan and Edward Cullen. The roles were previously made famous by Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson in the live-action film franchise that ran between 2008 and 2012, grossing over $3.3 billion at the global box office.

While the original live-action films focused entirely on the Young Adult demographic, Netflix is positioning the animated project as adult animation, aiming to appeal to the now-grown-up audience that originally devoured the books and movies. Lionsgate Motion Picture Group Chairman Adam Fogelson remarked during the earnings call that the studio recognizes the franchise audience remains eager for authentic new content.

Behind the scenes, Sinead Daly is serving as showrunner for the series, with Lynn Wang on board as supervising director. Executive producers for the adaptation include Stephenie Meyer, Marty Bowen, Wyck Godfrey, Erik Feig, Meghan Hibbett, and Emily Wissink, with production handled by Fickle Fish Films and Lionsgate Television.

Securing a two-season upfront order is a rare move for Netflix, which typically evaluates new series performance on a single-season basis before granting renewals. For animation projects, where production timelines can span several years, this early commitment helps ensure a more predictable timetable and aims to shorten the gap between the release of subsequent seasons.

Casting efforts remain underway for supporting characters, including the romantic rival Jacob Black, though official voice casting for several key roles has yet to be formally announced by the streaming platform. Production is tentatively slated to run through mid-2027 with recording centered in Los Angeles, though Netflix has not yet established an official premiere date for the series.