In celebration of the 20th anniversary of Stephanie Meyer’s first Twilight novel, all five films from the iconic romantic-fantasy series will be available to stream for free on YouTube for one week only.
The films will play in a loop on Lionsgate’s official Twilight YouTube channel, giving fans a chance to relive the groundbreaking vampire romance saga.
The series, which stars Kristen Stewart as Bella Swann and Robert Pattinson as Edward Cullen, has inspired a generation and remains a benchmark in the YA romance genre.
Despite sparking some controversies, fans continue to be captivated by Bella and Edward’s forbidden love story.
The streaming event begins on Monday, 7th September at 12 noon Pacific Time (7pm British time) and ends on Sunday, 14th September at 11:59 pm PT (06:59 am UK). Additionally, fans can look forward to watching the films on the big screen this October to mark the 20th anniversary.
This comes as a treat after all five movies were removed from Netflix in July this year.
This cultural event is a must-see for those seeking a dose of nostalgia this Halloween season.
One Google reviewer captured the franchise brilliantly: “Love it or hate it, you can’t deny one thing – there is something about Twilight that makes it a defining feature of the late 2000s”, reports the Mirror.
They continued to characterise it as “a wonderful escape for (mainly) girls that there could be a world where someone would come to save them from a mundane, vapid existence.
“I will never forget how a thirteen year old me was mesmerized by the world of Twilight, discovered accidentally on a DVD rented from the local store, its kissing scenes quickly forwarded for fear of getting caught watching them, acting like Bella in school like I was more interesting or knowledgeable than others my age and thus very edgy or cool.
“It is a reminder of a time long lost, and for that it has a place in my heart.”
A five-star assessment of the inaugural Twilight film declared: “Watching Twilight for the first time was an experience I’ll never forget.
“I’m giving it 5 out of 5 stars because, while it may not be a flawless film, it completely drew me into its world.
“The moody atmosphere, the forbidden romance, and the intense stares-it all just worked for me in a strangely magical way.”
Meanwhile, a Letterboxd user wittily observed: “Cinema was invented, peaked, and then died all within the 2 hours and 2 minutes of this.”
Ever fancied watching all five Twilight films on repeat? Here’s your opportunity.
The Twilight Saga Movie Marathon begins Monday, 7th September on YouTube.
