Twilight’s pull with new generations stuns Robert Pattinson: “I can’t actually believe it”
Robert Pattinson weighs in on Twilight’s new generation of fans — and he didn’t exactly see it coming.
In a fresh bit of déjà vu, the original Twilight surged to No. 5 on Netflix ’s U.S. movie chart in October 2026, pulling a new wave of viewers into Forks. Asked about the comeback in a chat with the Associated Press, Robert Pattinson said even he’s taken aback by how the saga keeps finding younger fans years after its theatrical run.
“It ’s amazing. I can’t actually believe how many waves of new generations being so into it, it’s wonderful.”
He even sounds game for a personal rewatch.
“I can’t wait to watch them all again. A nice little weekend.”
Adapted from Stephenie Meyer’s bestseller, the 2008 film introduced Bella Swan and Edward Cullen’s stormy romance against a moody Pacific Northwest backdrop — vampires, werewolves and all. Online, the series has found a second (or third) life via TikTok edits, soundtrack nostalgia and renewed love for its late-2000s aesthetic, which helps explain why it keeps spiking on streaming beyond pure throwback appeal.
What he’s been up to
Since the Cullen years, Pattinson has chased stranger, thornier roles — from the Safdies’ Good Time to Robert Eggers’ The Lighthouse — before putting on the cowl in Matt Reeves ’ The Batman .
- Dune: Part Three — Pattinson plays Scytale; currently set for December 18, 2026.
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The Batman Part II is back in production, with Steven Soderbergh helping to complete principal photography while Reeves remains involved. The sequel is currently scheduled to hit theaters on February 18, 2028.
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