Robert Eggers Set to Helm Labyrinth Sequel

Robert Eggers, acclaimed director of the gothic horror film Nosferatu, is set to helm a sequel to the cherished classic, Labyrinth. According to Variety, Eggers will both write and direct this follow-up to Jim Henson's 1986 dark fantasy film, which originally starred David Bowie and Jennifer Connelly. Eggers is teaming up with Sjón, his collaborator on The Northman, to pen the script. Previously, a sequel had been in development with Scott Derrickson, the director of Sinister, attached to the project. However, with no updates since 2023, it seems that TriStar and Jim Henson Pictures have opted to proceed with Eggers' vision for the new sequel.

In addition to the Labyrinth sequel, Eggers is also set to direct a werewolf movie titled Werwulf, slated for a Christmas 2026 release. Set in 13th century England, the film will feature dialogue in the Old English of that era. While plot details are scarce, it's safe to assume that the film will involve some thrilling transformation into a wolf monster.

Eggers' latest project, Nosferatu, hit theaters last Christmas. This film is a remake of F.W. Murnau's 1922 silent classic and is set in 19th century Germany. It follows a young real estate agent sent to Transylvania to sell a castle to its enigmatic count, only to unleash a wave of dark, vampiric nightmares upon himself and his wife Ellen.

Nosferatu has garnered significant attention, earning four Oscar nominations today in the categories of Cinematography, Production Design, Costume Design, and Makeup and Hairstyling. For a deeper dive into the film, you can read our comprehensive Nosferatu review here.