Netflix has confirmed a commitment to two seasons of an animated series based on "Midnight Sun", a book that retells the events of the first novel in the "Twilight" franchise from the perspective of the vampire Edward Cullen. The news was shared by Kevin Beggs, president of Lionsgate Television Group, during a studio financial results presentation on November 5, 2026. According to the executive, author Stephenie Meyer and her team are actively participating in the development of the adaptation alongside the streaming platform and Lionsgate.
The production will be aimed at adults and has Sinead Daly as showrunner, while Lynn Wang takes on the role of supervising director. The project was originally announced in September 2024 through a partnership between the companies, but Netflix has not yet revealed the voice cast.
The original literary work, published in 2020, explores Edward's thoughts, dilemmas, and conflicts regarding his attraction to Bella Swan in the town of Forks. Production information indicates that voice recording work and associated stages are taking place between August 2026 and May 2027 in Los Angeles, pointing to a premiere expectation for late 2027 or, more likely, 2028. To date, the official release schedule has not been detailed.