The Twilight Saga: Eclipse
Movie, 2010, The Saga, Set in Forks
The Twilight Saga: Eclipse is #3 of 5 in release order and #3 of 5 in chronological order in the The Twilight Saga.
The story
Bella once again finds herself surrounded by danger as Seattle is ravaged by a string of mysterious killings and a malicious vampire continues her quest for revenge. In the midst of it all, she is forced to choose between her love for Edward and her friendship with Jacob, knowing that her decision has the potential to ignite the ageless struggle between vampire and werewolf. With her graduation quickly approaching, Bella is confronted with the most important decision of her life.
The Twilight Saga: Eclipse recap
A string of killings in Seattle turns out to be the work of newborn vampires, created by Victoria as an army to kill Bella. Edward keeps proposing, and Bella wants to be turned after graduation. Jacob confesses his love and kisses her, and Bella realises she has feelings for him too. Jasper explains his history with newborn armies, and the Cullens and the Quileute wolf pack agree to fight the newborns together. Bella hides on a mountain with Edward and Jacob, who keeps her warm in a snowstorm while Edward listens. Edward and Jacob argue over her and come to respect each other.
The Twilight Saga: Eclipse ending explained
The Cullens and the wolves destroy the newborns in a clearing. Victoria and her follower Riley find Bella on the mountain, and Edward kills Victoria with Seth's help. Jacob is badly injured. The Volturi arrive and kill the last newborn, Bree, and note Bella is still human. Bella says goodbye to Jacob and tells Edward she will marry him and tell Charlie, setting up Breaking Dawn.
Post-credits scenes
No. There is no post-credits scene.
Where to watch The Twilight Saga: Eclipse
The Twilight Saga: Eclipse is streaming on Netflix and Pluto TV in the US. You can rent or buy it on Amazon, Apple TV, and Google Play.
Ratings
IMDb 5.1/10, Rotten Tomatoes 46%
Where it fits
- Release order: after The Twilight Saga: New Moon, before The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 1.
- Chronological order: after The Twilight Saga: New Moon, before The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 1.
What to watch before The Twilight Saga: Eclipse
In release order, the essentials before The Twilight Saga: Eclipse (2010) are Twilight (2008) and The Twilight Saga: New Moon (2009).
Cast
- Kristen Stewart as Bella Swan
- Robert Pattinson as Edward Cullen
- Taylor Lautner as Jacob Black
- Bryce Dallas Howard as Victoria
- Dakota Fanning as Jane
- Billy Burke as Charlie Swan
- Peter Facinelli as Dr. Carlisle Cullen
- Elizabeth Reaser as Esme Cullen
- Jackson Rathbone as Jasper Hale
- Kellan Lutz as Emmett Cullen
- Ashley Greene as Alice Cullen
- Nikki Reed as Rosalie Hale
Directed by David Slade.