Nosferatu was Eggers’ remake of the 1922 Dracula-like thriller by the same name. It starred Lily-Rose Depp and Nicholas Hoult as a couple besieged by Count Orlok, played by Bill Skarsgard. It also featured Willem Dafoe (who has appeared in all but one of Eggers’ films) and Aaron Taylor-Johnson and was set in a German port in the 1830s.

Eggers cowrote the script with his “The Northman” scribe Sjón. Like “Nosferatu,” “Werwulf” will be getting a holiday release; the film is set to premiere Christmas Day 2026.

Continuing its relationship with filmmaker Robert Eggers, Focus Features will produce and finance his next film, "Werwulf," according to an insider with knowledge of the project. The film will be released in North America on Christmas Day,

For his next project, Robert Eggers will reteam with Focus Features to write and direct Werwulf, a werewolf horror project.The Latest Tech News, Delivered to Your Inbox

Robert Eggers Reteaming With Focus Features For 'Werwulf', Sets Christmas 2026 Release

Celebrated modern horror filmmaker Robert Eggers will be moving from vampires to werewolves with his next movie.

Robert Eggers is reteaming with Focus Features for 'Werwulf,' a 13th century set werewolf movie releasing in 2026.

Robert Eggers is reteaming with Focus for Werwulf, which reportedly takes place in 13th-century England and will be released on Christmas 2026.

Robert Eggers, director of Nosferatu and The Northman, unveils Werwulf, a werewolf horror film for Christmas 2026.