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| Directed by | Robert Eggers |
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| Cinematography | Jarin Blaschke |
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| Distributed by | Focus Features |
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| Language | Middle English |
Werwulf is an upcoming American horror film co-written and directed by Robert Eggers. The film will star Aaron Taylor-Johnson. It is scheduled to be released in the United States on December 25, 2026.
In January 2025, it was announced that a horror film written and directed by Robert Eggers titled Werwulf was in development, which was co-written by Sjón, who had previously worked with Eggers in The Northman (2022). The film would be set in 13th century England, and would feature Middle English. [3] Eggers went on to say that Werwulf was the darkest script he had ever written. [4]
Chris and Eleanor Columbus figurer again as executive producers of the movie.
In July 2025, Aaron Taylor-Johnson joined the cast as the title character, with Lily-Rose Depp, Willem Dafoe, and Ralph Ineson in talks to join. Working Title Films, along with its producers Tim Bevan and Eric Fellner, would also join the project. [2] [1] [5]
Jarin Blaschke serves as the cinematographer, after previously working with Eggers on his previous films. [6] Filming began on September 8, 2025, with production taking place in Elstree, England in September. [7] [8] [9] Production will also occur at Bourne Wood in Surrey.
Werwulf is scheduled to be released in the United States by Focus Features on December 25, 2026. [3]