Overview

• Robert Eggers will direct Werwulf, a medieval werewolf horror set in 13th-century England, from a script he co-wrote with Sjón and described as his darkest story yet.
• Aaron Taylor-Johnson is confirmed to star in the lead role, marking his second collaboration with Eggers following Nosferatu.
• Lily-Rose Depp is in talks to join the cast pending a final agreement.
• Focus Features is financing the project and overseeing pre-production alongside executive producers Chris and Eleanor Columbus.
• Werwulf is slated for a North American release on December 25, 2026, and will feature period-accurate Old English dialogue with translations for audiences.