**How to Watch Twilight Movies In Order**

If you’re getting ready to experience the seductive, suspenseful love story of Bella and Edward for the first time, here’s how you can watch all Twilight movies in order. 2008’s original Twilight introduces us to teenager Bella (Kristen Stewart) and her attraction to Edward (Robert Pattinson), a vampire-among-us. New Moon makes it a triangle with the arrival of Jacob (Taylor Lautner), he of a rival werewolf pack. The real battle begins in Eclipse, come to a bed-smashing head in the two-part Breaking Dawn. See below for our guide on how to watch all Twilight movies in order. —Alex Vo

Twilight (2008)

48%

Critics Consensus: Having lost much of its bite transitioning to the big screen, Twilight will please its devoted fans, but do little for the uninitiated.

Synopsis: High-school student Bella Swan, always a bit of a misfit, doesn't expect life to change much when she moves from sunny Arizona to rainy Washington... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson, Billy Burke, Peter Facinelli

Directed By: Catherine Hardwicke

The Twilight Saga: New Moon (2009)

28%

Critics Consensus: The Twilight Saga's second installment may satisfy hardcore fans of the series, but outsiders are likely to be turned off by its slow pace, relentlessly downcast tone, and excessive length.

Synopsis: After the abrupt departure of Edward, her vampire love, Bella finds comfort in her deepening friendship with Jacob Black. However, Bella's loyalties are put to... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson, Taylor Lautner, Ashley Greene

Directed By: Chris Weitz

The Twilight Saga: Eclipse (2010)

46%

Critics Consensus: Stuffed with characters and overly reliant on uninspired dialogue, Eclipse won't win The Twilight Saga many new converts, despite an improved blend of romance and action fantasy.

Synopsis: Danger once again surrounds Bella, as a string of mysterious killings terrorizes Seattle and a malicious vampire continues her infernal quest for revenge. Amid the... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson, Taylor Lautner, Bryce Dallas Howard

Directed By: David Slade

The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 1 (2011)

26%

Critics Consensus: Slow, joyless, and loaded with unintentionally humorous moments, Breaking Dawn Part 1 may satisfy the Twilight faithful, but it's strictly for fans of the franchise.

Synopsis: At last, Bella and Edward are getting married. When Jacob finds out that Bella wants to spend her honeymoon as a human, he is horrified,... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson, Taylor Lautner, Billy Burke

Directed By: Bill Condon

The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 2 (2012)

49%

Critics Consensus: It's the most entertaining Twilight, but that's not enough to make Breaking Dawn Part 2 worth watching for filmgoers who don't already count themselves among the franchise converts.

Synopsis: Bella awakes, as a vampire, from her life-threatening labor, and her newborn daughter, Renesmee, proves to be very special indeed. While Bella adjusts to her... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson, Taylor Lautner, Billy Burke

Directed By: Bill Condon