Los Angeles  - Teen vampire sensation Twilight is to return to cinemas across the US for a single day ahead of the release of its sequel New Moon on November 19, it was announced Thursday.

"Despite the first film already being on DVD, fans across the nation have been calling out to see the film once again on the big screen, and the studio is honoring their request," Summit Entertainment said in a statement.

Twilight has earned 191.5 million dollars in the US and 383.7 million dollars on a worldwide basis since its debut on November 21, 2008. Its sequel is widely expected to be the top-earning movie this year. (dpa)