Robert Eggers is reteaming with Focus Features for his next film 'Werwulf,' a werewolf horror feature that he co-wrote.

Some are flops, some are passable, some are awesome, and, after Nosferatu, Robert Eggers announced his werewolf movie. The choice of the title is significant, pulling directly from the Old English term for "werewolf" ('wer' meaning man and 'wulf' meaning wolf).

However, if there’s another thing we know Eggers loves, it’s meticulous historical research, which will again come into play for Werwulf. Sources tell THR that “the story is set in 13th century England” and the script “features dialogue that was true to the time period and has translations and annotations for those uninitiated in Old English.

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.

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

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

Director Robert Eggers brings his unique vision to a 13th-century werewolf thriller, Werwulf, set for release in 2026.

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

Eggers, whose Nosferatu has grossed nearly $156 million worldwide after debuting in last year’s not-usually-macabre Christmas window, will reportedly follow up his vampire redux with another straight-faced horror movie: Werewulf,