The story of a vampire who falls in love with a human has captivated fans all over the world, but there are still a few ways that Twilight could be even more entertaining than it already is. Hardcore fans of the franchise have come up with several theories that could explain a few loose ends in the story, as well as alternative explanations to a number of scenarios that have already been rationalized. And many of them have the potential to be very entertaining!
From Bella not really being a human at all to Edward not really loving Bella, there are countless ideas out there about one of the most popular stories in the world. Keep reading to find out what the most interesting Twilight fan theories are and which ones we wish were confirmed.
15 Bella Has Werewolf Blood
We know that Bella becomes a vampire by the end of the Twilight saga, but one theory states that she might also have a connection to the werewolves. If Bella has werewolf blood, it explains why so many vampires can’t use their regular gifts around Bella and why Jacob is so strongly attracted to her.
14 Emmett Constantly Has Morphine Running Through His System
We know that when Emmett was transformed into a vampire, Carlisle gave him morphine to make it more bearable. But what if the morphine never left his body? That would explain why he is always optimistic and relatively calm in spite of all the crazy things that go on around him.
13 Bella Is A Mythical Creature Called A Succubus
Another popular Bella theory states that she isn’t just a regular human; she’s a succubus. This mythological creature is said to be a demon that takes the form of a woman to seduce men. Fans first came up with this theory after noticing that so many male characters are intensely attracted to Bella.
12 Bella Has Vampire Blood (Before Edward Bites Her)
It’s possible that Bella has a little vampire blood running through her veins even before Edward transforms her. This theory stems from the fact that Bella is so incredibly powerful once she does become a vampire. That could be because she’s the descendant of a vampire hybrid and already has the potential to be super powerful.
11 Bella Is The Reincarnation Of Edward’s Soulmate
Another popular theory about Bella Swan is that she’s actually the reincarnation of Edward’s soulmate. And their meeting isn’t the first time he’s encountered her. In the past, when he has met humans that tempt him, he was really meeting Bella’s soul in other bodies. Bella Swan is the first reincarnation that he’s actually pursued.
10 The Cullens Could Go In The Sunlight If They Just Wore Sunscreen
Having sparkly skin in the sunlight is a major problem for the Cullens in summer, which is why they love living in dreary Forks. But one theory, backed by science, states that vampires could stop their skin from sparkling if they just wore sunscreen. If the sparkling is caused by UV light, then sunscreen would surely put a stop to it.
9 The First Vampire Was Actually Bitten By A Werewolf
We know that vampires and werewolves don’t get along. But what if vampires owe their existence to werewolves? One theory suggests that the first vampire was a human who was bitten by a wolf, but because of the presence of the full moon, they ended up becoming a bloodthirsty creature instead of a regular werewolf.
8 Renesmee Turns Bella Into A Vampire, Not Edward
Some fans believe that it’s possible Edward never actually turns Bella into a vampire at all. Her transformation might actually come from Renesmee before her birth (even though the books state that only male half-vampires are venomous). This theory comes from the crunch you can hear in the film right before Renesmee is taken away from Bella.
7 Edward Cheats On Bella With Jane
Edward loves Bella and would never cheat on her, right? Not according to some fans. This theory claims that Edward actually falls in love with Jane from the Volturi and his disappearance in New Moon can be attributed to this. His guilt over the affair could also be the real reason why he chooses to sacrifice himself at the end of New Moon.
6 The Volturi Brought Renee And Charlie Together In The First Place
One popular fan theory suggests that the Volturi are actually breeders of humans with great gifts who have the potential to become powerful vampires. And if this is the case, then they might have purposely brought Renee and Charlie together knowing that their relationship would produce a powerful child like Bella.
5 Victoria And Laurent Had An Affair
Victoria becomes pretty vindictive when Edward kills James but one fan theory states that she actually cheated on him with their friend Laurent. While there’s not much evidence to support this theory, some fans believe it explains why Victoria also becomes angry enough to start a newborn army after Laurent’s death.
4 Renesmee Will Fall In Love With Nahuel
Jacob imprints on Renesmee, and while many people interpret this to automatically mean that they will be lovers when she is of age, it actually means that he “will be anything she needs”. So, fans have speculated that Renesmee will actually fall in love with Nahuel because they are both vampire hybrids.
3 Edward Only Loves Bella When She’s A Human
This theory challenges the notion that Edward loves Bella unconditionally. It suggests that he only loves her when she’s human because her being human is the very reason why he loves her in the first place. She helps him to rediscover his own humanity. Once she becomes a vampire, he might fall out of love with her.
2 Jacob Black Is Part Of The Black Family From The Harry Potter Universe
We would love for there to be a confirmed Harry Potter and Twilight connection (other than Robert Pattinson appearing in both franchises!). This theory states that Jacob Black is actually an animagus, since he can control when he transforms. And who else is an animagus with the last name Black? Sirius Black, Harry Potter’s godfather. There might just be a connection there!
1 Bella Imagines The Whole Story To Escape A Sad Life As A Housewife
Perhaps the wildest Twilight fan theory is that nothing that happens in the story is real at all—it’s all just happening in Bella’s head. The theory claims that Bella invents all the supernatural and romantic events that we see happen to her to escape a sad life as a housewife in an unhappy marriage.