Twilight Sequel New Moon Already in Development

Posted by Neil Miller (neil@filmschoolrejects.com) on July 5, 2008

Stephenie Meyer's New Moon

While the financial success of the upcoming film Twilight is yet to be assured, it appears that the studio is already itching to get the sequel rolling. “New Moon,” the second in a set of three books by author Stephenie Meyer, is rumored to already be in the planning stages, and could hit theaters as soon as December 2009.

Our friends over at Shock Till You Drop are reporting that Summit Entertainment, the studio behind the December 12 release of Twilight, has already optioned “New Moon” for adaptation.

This is all contingent on the success of the first film of course, which was made on a decidedly low budget of $30-$35 million. We can only assume, based on the response we have seen thus far online that Twilight is going to turn a quick profit, leading to a green light for it’s sequel. And as producer Wyck Godfrey told Shock back in March, they would like to have the next film begin production by early next year:

“The goal is, we’ve got the [sequel] script ready to go and come December we want to shoot it for about the same time – for the weather and stuff we don’t want to be in the heat of the winter. Obviously, you know the next book and know we can go out into the sun a little bit more. Hopefully, we’ll have it ready to go and ready to start prepping for the beginning of next year.”

There is still no word as to whether director Catherine Hardwicke (Lords of Dogtown, Thirteen) would continue on with the series, nor has the studio acknowledged any of these plans — it is all just rumor and speculation at this point, our favorite kind of news.

“New Moon” continues the love story between a vampire named Edward that doesn’t age (Robert Pattinson) and a human, Bella (Kristen Stewart). Twilight is in theaters December 12, 2008.

Do you think that Twilight will do the kind of business that will warrant a sequel?

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Rob Hunter

OMG Neil! Of course Twilight will do huge business and guarantee not just one sequel but three!
And you said New Moon is "the second in a set of three books" and you are soooo wrong, it's a four book series! The final book Breaking Dawn comes out in 27 days, 9 hours, and 50 minutes!
And if you want to be completely accurate there's at least one more book after that and its called Midnight Sun and it tells the same beautiful story over again but from Edward's perspective!
OMG!

Twifanatic Amanda

Sound like that guys making fun of us XD But yes, i think that they will definatly do New Moon and i very much hope that all the same people will be involved in it, that would be very cool and I can't wait to see Twilight a lot in theatres to give it some profit!

Haylee

I think that the profits from "Twilight" will cover the cost of making "New Moon". There is no doubt in my mind. The books have sold amazingly well, so I see no reason for the movie not to do the same. I actually think the movies will be a greater success than the books. :)

Cole Abaius

1. Looks like I finally have a reasonable excuse to write another book review on the site.
2. Hunter, you may be mocking, but your knowledge of the series is eerily accurate and suspect...you've been reading the books behind our backs, eh?

Christine

From the way this movie has been talked about and followed by me and other Twilighters, I have no doubt there will be a sequel. Actually, I see no reason why they don't just make the rest of the movies right away.

And Hunter is right - the 4th book is coming out on August 2nd and Stephenie Meyer has promised us an Edward POV book entitled 'Midnight Sun' after that. (*shrieks* I can't wait for that one!)

Rachel

Okay i bought breaking Dawn the day it came out and i am almost through with it. Its so good and i am hoping they will put all of the books into movies.There will most certainly be a New Moon and Eclipse but i am not so sure with Breaking Dawn.Seeing how they will probably come out with New Moon next year and then Eclipse the year after.It would be at least 3 years before the finale book became a movie.And you have to remember that vampires dont age, so they should be uping production. Twilight will be a knock out in theaters and that will prompt them to making ALL 4 OF THE BOOKS into movies
I can only hope they will do as the fans want
ALL BOOKS TURNED INTO MOVIE
PLEASE

dian

Can't wait for the sequel (new moon),even the first one (twilight) doesn't release yet.

alysia

i really hope there is another movie! and if there is, they just have to make all 4 movies because u can jsut make 2 then quit, i would probably go in a dark corner and cry for hours if they didnt make more movies
so ponder upon that
do you really want to make me cry hours upon hours?
no, i didnt think so=]
just use makeup for the vamps..they can still look the same in all movies..

TwilightFan

Yes I think it's going to be very popular ! I can't wait for ALL FOUR MOVIES !

lucid

WELL...im super excited they moved the movie to november 21...cant wait and i would hope they would start with them having to be the same age and all..they cant deal with any of the vamps getttin older..so HP had it easy ...so if they are goin too.. maybe they will film them like lord of the rings back to back .... atleast it will be beleivable and i know they will do a good job..

Twilight Sequel New Moon Already in Development

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