Robert Eggersreveals that his planned upcoming werewolf movie ranks as the darkest thing he has ever written. The acclaimed director is enjoying success with the theatrical run of his most recent horror movie,Nosferatu, which has grossed more than $173 million worldwide and received four Oscar nominations. In January, news broke thatEggers' next movieis expected to beWerewulf, a 13th century thriller that currently has a December 2026 release date.
At a recent Film At Lincoln Center Q&A session, posted to X/Twitter by@EggersFilms, Eggers discussedWerewulf, confirming its time period and subject. He admitted it ranked asperhaps the darkest thing he’d ever written, a statement that took many by surprise considering his work onThe Witchand the aforementionedNosferatu. Check out Eggers' full quotes below:
But yeah, it’s a medieval werewolf movie. And it’s… it’s also the darkest thing I have ever written. By far.
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These comments should go down well with audiences, who will be eagerly awaiting the next Eggers project after the success ofNosferatu. With a strong background in horror across his small yet impressive filmography,Eggers is no stranger to ambitious horror movies, and a medieval werewolf project sounds like exactly the sort of story that fits his style and filmmaking approach. This will likely come beforehis recently-announcedLabyrinth 2, asWerewulfalready has a set release date.
Having already made a movie about a witch, and another about a vampire, it seems as though Eggers might be looking to build his own collection of classic horror staples. Going forward, there are plenty ofclassic horror remakes that Eggers could considerat some point in the future beyond his next few projects. Nevertheless, his assertion thatWerewulfis the darkest movie he’s written yet (a script he’s co-written with Sjón) gives it an extra level of excitement. He’s already well-known for intense, twisted features, but it seemsthe werewolf project will take his usual style a step further.
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The stylistic nature of Eggers' movies, coupled with their long runtimes and attention to detail, is a testament to his work ethic. Despite being slated to release on July 13, 2025,Werewulfwill likely be a project that he won’t rush, instead ensuring it is everything he wants it to be. At the same time, the recent release ofLeigh Whannell’sWolf Manremake, which earned poor reviews, could stir up the appetite for another attempt by a well-respected director. This might set the scene forEggers' upcoming movie to be a success when it is eventually released.
