View gallery Image Credit: Lionsgate How long has it been since the Twilight movies came out? A while. You better buckle up because Twilight is about to get the revamp treatment. A Twilight TV series based on Stephenie Meyer's bestselling book series is in the works. The first Twilight book was released in 2005 and spawned three sequels. The Twilight book series has sold over 160 million copies worldwide. While we're nearing 20 years since the first book's release, the love for Twilight hasn't dimmed. Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson as Bella and Edward.