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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 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. [1] Eggers went on to say that Werwulf was the darkest script he had ever written. [2]
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. [3] [4] [5]
Principal photography began on September 8, 2025, with production taking place in Elstree, England in September. [6] [7] [8] Filming will also occur at Bourne Wood in Surrey for one week starting November 13. Jarin Blaschke serves as the cinematographer, after previously working with Eggers on his previous films. [9]
Filming is expected at sites on Dartmoor in late 2025, with sets set to be constructed between Widecombe and Postbridge. [10]
Werwulf is scheduled to be released in the United States by Focus Features on December 25, 2026. [1]