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| Directed by | Robert Eggers |
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| Cinematography | Jarin Blaschke |
| Edited by | Louise Ford |
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| Distributed by | Focus Features |
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| Language | Middle English |
Werwulf is an upcoming period 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 13th-century England, a mysterious creature stalks a foggy countryside as local folklore becomes a terrifying reality for the villagers. [1]
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. [2] Eggers went on to say that Werwulf was the darkest script he had ever written. [3]
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. [4] [5] [6]
In July 2025, a casting call announced that shooting for Werwulf would begin in Elstree in September. [7] In September 2025, Taylor-Johnson told Esquire that production would officially start on September 8. [8] On October 22, 2025, Screen Daily reported that principal photography was underway at Sky Studios Elstree, England. [9] Filming will also occur at Bourne Wood in Surrey for one week starting November 11. [10] [ discuss ] Jarin Blaschke serves as the cinematographer, after previously working with Eggers on his previous films. [11] [ non-primary source needed ]
Filming is expected at sites on Dartmoor in late 2025, with sets set to be constructed between Widecombe and Postbridge. [12]
Werwulf is scheduled to be released in the United States by Focus Features on December 25, 2026. [2]