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The Twilight Saga: New Moon spoilers explained

2009· Adventure, Fantasy, Drama, Romance· Updated 2026-07-06
Spoiler warning: This page reveals the ending and major plot turns.

How does The Twilight Saga: New Moon end?

The film ends with Bella leaving Forks to live with the Cullens in Volterra, Italy, where she witnesses the Volturi's attempt to destroy the Cullens, but ultimately decides to stay with Edward and his family. The Cullens are able to convince the Volturi that they have not broken the law, and they are allowed to live. Edward and Bella share a kiss as they prepare to leave with the Cullens.

What is the main twist in The Twilight Saga: New Moon?

Bella Swan (Kristen Stewart) decides to leave Forks to protect Edward Cullen (Robert Pattinson) and his family from the danger posed by the Volturi, who believe Edward has broken the law by exposing a human to a vampire.

What happens in The Twilight Saga: New Moon?

Bella Swan moves to Forks to live with her father, Charlie. She starts at a new high school, where she meets a mysterious and handsome boy named Edward Cullen. They develop a close relationship, but Edward is revealed to be a vampire. He and his family are ancient and live in secret among humans. Edward and Bella's relationship is threatened by James, a tracker vampire who is seeking to destroy Bella. The Cullens leave Forks to protect Bella, but she is heartbroken and decides to leave Forks to join them in Italy. In Volterra, Italy, the Cullens are confronted by the Volturi, who believe they have broken the law by exposing a human to a vampire. Bella witnesses the confrontation and decides to stay with Edward and his family. The Cullens are able to convince the Volturi that they have not broken the law, and they are allowed to live.

Quick, non-spoiler context

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.

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