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Twilight Movies Ranked: The Complete Saga Tier List (2026)
All 5 Twilight Saga movies, from the 2008 original through New Moon and Eclipse to the two-part Breaking Dawn finale, ranked from S-tier to C-tier. Then build your own Team Edward vs Team Jacob tier list with head-to-head comparisons.
The Complete Twilight Saga Tier List
Few franchises define a generation the way the Twilight Saga did. Across five films from 2008 to 2012, Stephenie Meyer's vampire romance went from sleeper hit to full-blown cultural phenomenon, spawning a billion-dollar box office, a Team Edward vs Team Jacob debate that never died, and a second life as a beloved rewatch staple. Here are all five films ranked into classic S/A/B/C/D tiers. Think New Moon deserves better than the bottom? Settle it yourself in minutes with Shortlist.
The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 2
(2012)The saga goes out on its wildest, most entertaining note. The fake-out battle sequence is one of the boldest swings in any YA franchise, and the all-in vampire-vs-Volturi showdown finally delivers the spectacle fans waited five films for. The most rewatchable entry.
Twilight
(2008)The blue-tinted original that launched a cultural phenomenon. Catherine Hardwicke's moody, hand-held direction, the baseball scene, and the Bella-and-Edward chemistry made it an era-defining teen romance. Endlessly meme-able and genuinely iconic.
The Twilight Saga: Eclipse
(2010)The action high point of the series. The Cullens and the wolves team up against Victoria's newborn army, the love triangle hits its peak, and the tent scene is a fan favorite. The most balanced blend of romance and action.
The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 1
(2011)The wedding, the honeymoon, and the infamous pregnancy arc make this the strangest, most divisive chapter. It's slower and darker than the rest, but the commitment to its bonkers source material gives it a real identity.
The Twilight Saga: New Moon
(2009)The mopey middle child. Edward's long absence and the slow burn of Bella and Jacob's bond test some viewers' patience, though it introduces the wolf pack and the Volturi. Essential setup, even if it's the least eventful entry.
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How to Build Your Own Twilight Tier List
Most fans put a Breaking Dawn film at the top and New Moon near the bottom, but the rest is pure chaos. Is the original better than Eclipse? Does Breaking Dawn - Part 1 earn its weirdness? The fastest way to settle it is head-to-head:
- Open Shortlist and search for each Twilight film by name.
- Add them to a ranking: create a custom "Twilight Saga" list so it only contains these movies.
- Compare head-to-head: the app shows you two films at a time. Pick the one you prefer. That's it.
- Watch your tier list form: your complete Twilight ranking builds itself in a couple of minutes.
- Share it: every ranking gets a shareable link. Post it, argue about it, send it to the group chat.
Read more about the comparison-based approach in our movie tier list guide.
What Order Should You Watch the Twilight Movies In?
Watch in release order, which is also chronological: Twilight (2008), New Moon (2009), Eclipse (2010), Breaking Dawn - Part 1 (2011), and Breaking Dawn - Part 2 (2012). The story is one continuous arc following Bella, Edward, and Jacob, so there's no reason to deviate, each film picks up where the last left off.
Twilight Tier List FAQ
What is the best Twilight movie?
The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 2 (2012) is the most popular pick among fans for its bold fake-out twist and the long-awaited Volturi confrontation. Purists often champion the original Twilight (2008) for its moody atmosphere and cultural impact, both are top-tier depending on what you love about the series.
How many Twilight movies are there?
There are 5 films in the Twilight Saga, released between 2008 and 2012: Twilight, New Moon, Eclipse, Breaking Dawn - Part 1, and Breaking Dawn - Part 2. The final book was split into two films.
Which Twilight movie has the best soundtrack?
The original Twilight (2008) is widely considered the soundtrack king, featuring Muse, Paramore, and Robert Pattinson's own "Never Think." The indie-rock curation across the whole saga became a defining part of the franchise's identity.
Team Edward or Team Jacob: does it change the ranking?
Absolutely, and that's the fun of it. Team Jacob fans tend to rank New Moon and Eclipse higher, while Team Edward fans favor the original and the Breaking Dawn finale. A head-to-head ranking is the perfect way to find out where you really land.
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