# The Twilight Saga: New Moon (2009) — Celluloid fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/movies/the-twilight-saga-new-moon-2009/
Last reviewed: 2026-08-31

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 43% |
| Editorial Rating | 28/100 |
| Audience Snapshot | 65% (excluded from composite) |
| Metascore | 44/100 |
| Letterboxd | 2.6/5 |
| IMDb | 4.7/10 |
| Director | Chris Weitz |
| Genres | Adventure, Fantasy, Drama, Romance |
| Runtime | 131 min |

## Quick answer

The Twilight Saga: New Moon (2009) earns a 43% Celluloid Score — Not Recommended. The franchise’s heartbreak chapter — Pattinson’s Edward absence/return defined a generation of YA cinema culture. Critics and audiences diverge (28% critic vs 65% audience). Metascore 44/100. Directed by Chris Weitz.

## Celluloid verdict

The franchise’s heartbreak chapter — Pattinson’s Edward absence/return defined a generation of YA cinema culture.

## Synopsis

Forks, Washington resident Bella Swan is reeling from the departure of her vampire love, Edward Cullen, and finds comfort in her friendship with Jacob Black, a werewolf. But before she knows it, she's thrust into a centuries-old conflict, and her desire to be with Edward at any cost leads her to take greater and greater risks.

## Cast

Robert Pattinson, Kristen Stewart, Taylor Lautner, Dakota Fanning, Michael Sheen, Ashley Greene, Rachelle Lefevre, Billy Burke, Peter Facinelli, Elizabeth Reaser

## Where to watch

Global: Hulu
the United States: Hulu
the United Kingdom: ITVX
Indonesia: Prime Video
India: Prime Video
Turkey: Netflix, TV+
Japan: U-NEXT
the Philippines: Prime Video
Malaysia: Prime Video, Lionsgate Play
Thailand: Prime Video
the United Arab Emirates: Prime Video

## Common questions

**Is The Twilight Saga: New Moon worth watching?**
The Twilight Saga: New Moon holds a 43% Celluloid Score. The franchise’s heartbreak chapter — Pattinson’s Edward absence/return defined a generation of YA cinema culture.

**What is The Twilight Saga: New Moon about?**
Forks, Washington resident Bella Swan is reeling from the departure of her vampire love, Edward Cullen, and finds comfort in her friendship with Jacob Black, a werewolf. But before she knows it, she's thrust into a centuries-old conflict, and her desire to be with Edward at any cost leads her to take greater and greater risks.

**Who directed The Twilight Saga: New Moon?**
The Twilight Saga: New Moon (2009) was directed by Chris Weitz.

**What is the Celluloid Score of The Twilight Saga: New Moon?**
43% — calculated from available Celluloid editorial (28/100), Metascore (44/100), Letterboxd (2.6/5), and IMDb (4.7/10) inputs. Audience sentiment is excluded.

**Where can I watch The Twilight Saga: New Moon?**
The Twilight Saga: New Moon is streaming on Hulu; on Hulu in the United States; on ITVX in the United Kingdom; on Prime Video in Indonesia; on Prime Video in India; on Netflix, TV+ in Turkey; on U-NEXT in Japan; on Prime Video in the Philippines; on Prime Video, Lionsgate Play in Malaysia; on Prime Video in Thailand; on Prime Video in the United Arab Emirates. Availability varies by region.

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