However, if there’s another thing we know Eggers loves, it’s meticulous historical research, which will again come into play for Werwulf. Sources tell THR that “the story is set in 13th century England” and the script “features dialogue that was true to the time period and has translations and annotations for those uninitiated in Old English.

Eggers cowrote the script with his “The Northman” scribe Sjón. Like “Nosferatu,” “Werwulf” will be getting a holiday release; the film is set to premiere Christmas Day 2026.

We're keeping track of the entertainment news highlights of 2025. First up, Robert Eggers' next movie will be Werwulf.

Robert Eggers Reteaming With Focus Features For 'Werwulf', Sets Christmas 2026 Release

Robert Eggers is reteaming with Focus Features for 'Werwulf,' a 13th century set werewolf movie releasing in 2026.

Robert Eggers, director of Nosferatu and The Northman, unveils Werwulf, a werewolf horror film for Christmas 2026.

Eggers, whose Nosferatu has grossed nearly $156 million worldwide after debuting in last year’s not-usually-macabre Christmas window, will reportedly follow up his vampire redux with another straight-faced horror movie: Werewulf,

Fresh off the success of "Nosferatu," it appears Robert Eggers is soon to begin work on his next film, "Werwulf," arriving Christmas 2026.

After the financial and critical success of Nosferatu, Robert Eggers will be teaming up with Focus Features once again for another feature film. Leaving the vampires in the dark, the director's next monster and project will be Werwulf, which is set to release Christmas Day 2026 (December 25).

Robert Eggers is biting into his next horror project. Eggers is reteaming with Focus Features for his next film “Werwulf,” a werewolf horror feature that he will direct from a script he co-wrote with Sjón,