Twilight is one of the most popular film franchises on the face of the Earth, and one of the biggest reasons behind its success is the beloved genre – young adult. Based on the extremely popular novel series of the same name by Stephanie Meyer, the film series is set in the small town of Forks, and it follows Bella Swan, a teenage girl who falls in love with Edward Cullen, a century-old vampire. Twilight stars Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson, Taylor Lautner, Peter Facinelli, Elizabeth Reaser, Ashley Greene, Kellan Lutz, Nikki Reed, and Jackson Rathbone. So, if you loved the teen romantic drama, fantasy elements, and a compelling story in the Twilight film franchise, here are some similar movies and TV shows you should check out next.
Vampire Academy (Peacock, Tubi, Pluto TV, The Roku Channel & Rent on Prime Video)
Vampire Academy is a teen fantasy comedy horror film directed by Mark Waters from a screenplay by Daniel Waters. Based on the first book of the novel series of the same name by Richelle Mead, the 2014 film follows Rose, a human-vampire hybrid who must do everything she can to protect her best friend Vasilisa as they return to the St Vladimir’s Academy boarding school. Vampire Academy stars Zoey Deutch, Lucy Fry, Danila Kozlovsky, Dominic Sherwood, Cameron Monaghan, Sami Gayle, Sarah Hyland, Joely Richardson, Olga Kurylenko, and Gabriel Byrne.
First Kill (Netflix)
First Kill is a supernatural teen drama series created by Victoria Schwab. Based on Schwab’s short story of the same name, the short-lived Netflix series follows the love story of two young women, Juliette and Calliope, but their relationship is threatened by their background as one is a vampire while the other is a vampire hunter. First Kill stars Sarah Catherine Hook, Imani Lewis, Elizabeth Mitchell, Aubin Wise, Gracie Dzienny, Dominic Goodman, Phillip Mullings, Jr., and Jason R. Moore.
Warm Bodies (Rent on Prime Video)
Warm Bodies is a zombie romantic comedy-drama film written and directed by Jonathan Levine. Based on the 2010 novel of the same name by Isaac Marion, the 2013 film is set in a post-apocalyptic world, and it follows a zombie named R who finds himself falling in love with a young human woman. They soon realize that R is different from other zombies as he is capable of thought. Warm Bodies stars Nicholas Hoult, Teresa Palmer, Rob Corddry, Dave Franco, Lio Tipton, Cory Hardrict, and John Malkovich.
The Vampire Diaries (Peacock, Max & Rent on Prime Video)
The Vampire Diaries is a supernatural dark fantasy teen romantic drama series created by Kevin Williamson and Julie Plec. Based on the young adult novel series by L.J. Smith, the CW series is set in the fictional town of Mystic Falls, Virginia, and it follows Elena Gilbert, a young woman who finds herself torn between the Salvatore brothers, who are vampires. The Vampire Diaries stars Nina Dobrev, Paul Wesley, Ian Somerhalder, Steven R. McQueen, Sara Canning, Kat Graham, Candice King, Zach Roerig, Kayla Ewell, Michael Trevino, Matt Davis, Joseph Morgan, and Michael Malarkey.
After (Netflix & Rent on Prime Video)
After is a romantic drama film directed by Jenny Gage, who also co-wrote the screenplay with Susan McMartin, Tamara Chestna, and Tom Betterton. Based on the 2014 novel of the same name by Anna Todd, the 2019 film follows Tessa Young, a young woman who begins her college day and quickly falls in love with Hardin Scott, a mysterious fellow student. After stars Josephine Langford, Hero Fiennes Tiffin, Selma Blair, Inanna Sarkis, Shane Paul McGhie, and Pia Mia.
The Originals (Prime Video)
The Originals is a supernatural fantasy drama series created by Julie Plec. Based on the characters from The Vampire Diaries by L.J. Smith, The CW series follows Klaus Mikaelson and his family of vampires as they return to the city they once helped create, New Orleans. The Originals stars Joseph Morgan, Daniel Gillies, Claire Holt, Phoebe Tonkin, Charles Michael Davis, Daniella Pineda, Leah Pipes, Danielle Campbell, Yusuf Gatewood, and Riley Voelkel.
Red Riding Hood (Rent on Prime Video)
Red Riding Hood is a romantic fantasy horror film directed by Catherine Hardwicke from a screenplay by David Leslie Johnson. Based on the folk tale of the same name collected by Charles Perrault and later by the Brothers Grimm, the 2011 film follows Valerie, a beautiful young woman who finds herself in a deathly situation when her village sets out to hunt for a werewolf, who has been terrorizing them every full moon. Red Riding Hood stars Amanda Seyfried, Virginia Madsen, Billy Burke, Julie Christie, Shiloh Fernandez, Max Irons, and Gary Oldman.
A Discovery of Witches (Netflix, AMC+, Acorn TV & Rent on Prime Video)
A Discovery of Witches is a British fantasy romantic drama series. Based on the All Souls Trilogy by author Deborah Harkness, the Sky series follows Diana Bishop, a young historian who discovers that she comes from a long line of powerful witches and when she uncovers an ancient manuscript and falls in love with Matthew Clairmont, a vampire, they are threatened by powerful forces who are looking to get their hands on the manuscript. A Discovery of Witches stars Teresa Palmer, Matthew Goode, Edward Bluemel, Louise Brealey, Malin Buska, Aiysha Hart, Owen Teale, Alex Kingston, and Valarie Pettiford.
Shadowhunters (Apple TV, Hulu & Rent on Prime Video)
Shadowhunters is a supernatural romantic fantasy teen drama series created by Ed Decter. Based on The Mortal Instruments novel series by Cassandra Clare, the Freeform series follows Clary Fray, a young woman who discovers that she comes from a long line of human-angel hybrids known as the Shadowhunters, who must hunt down demons while also dealing with a complex romantic relationship. Shadowhunters stars Katherine McNamara, Dominic Sherwood, Alberto Rosende, Matthew Daddario, Emeraude Toubia, Isaiah Mustafa, Harry Shum Jr., and Alisha Wainwright.
Riverdale (Netflix & Rent on Prime Video)
Riverdale is a mystery thriller teen drama series created by Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa. Based on the Archie Comics’ characters of the same name, The CW series is set in the small town of Riverdale, and it revolves around four friends, Archie, Betty, Jughead, and Veronica, as they find themselves fighting against sinister forces and dangerous criminals. Riverdale stars KJ Apa, Lili Reinhart, Camila Mendes, Cole Sprouse, Marisol Nichols, Madelaine Petsch, and Ashleigh Murray.