The sequel will again star Kristen Stewart as Bella, Robert Pattinson as Edward, and Taylor Lautner as Jacob.
The two films are based on best selling young-adult fantasy romance novels by Stephenie Meyer.
"Twilight" director Catherine Hardwicke will not be returning to film this sequel citing creative differences with the studio. Instead, Chris Weitz ("The Golden Compass") will be at the helm.
Summit released this synopsis of the film:
"Bella Swan is devastated by the abrupt departure of her vampire love, Edward Cullen, but her spirit is rekindled by her growing friendship with the irresistible Jacob Black. Suddenly she finds herself drawn into the world of the werewolves, ancestral enemies of the vampires, and finds her loyalties tested."
"Twilight" grossed $35.7 million on its opening day in the United States.
As of May 30, 2009, the film has grossed $382,133,300 in worldwide box office sales and $148,771,132 in North American DVD sales.
The sequel is sure to follow in its footsteps.
"New Moon" is slated to be released on November 20, 2009 in the U.S. and a sequel, "Eclipse," has already been greenlit by Summit to be directed by David Slade ("Hard Candy") with a release date schedueled tentatively on June 30, 2010.
