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

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/movies/the-twilight-saga-new-moon-2009/
Last reviewed: 2026-07-24

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 47% |
| Critic Score | 28% |
| Audience Score | 65% |
| 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 47% 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.

## Critics consensus

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

## Common questions

**Is The Twilight Saga: New Moon worth watching?**
The Twilight Saga: New Moon holds a 47% 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?**
47% — the average of five public sources: critics 28%, audience 65%, Metascore 44/100, Letterboxd 2.6/5, and IMDb 4.7/10.

**Where can I watch The Twilight Saga: New Moon?**
Streaming availability varies by region — see the The Twilight Saga: New Moon page for current options.

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