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Werwulf
Upcoming film by Robert Eggers From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Werwulf is an upcoming period horror film co-written and directed by Robert Eggers. The film will star Aaron Taylor-Johnson. It is scheduled to be released in the United States by Focus Features on December 25, 2026.
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Premise
In 13th-century England, a mysterious creature stalks a foggy countryside as local folklore becomes a terrifying reality for the villagers.[1]
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In January 2025, it was announced that a horror film written and directed by Robert Eggers titled Werwulf was in development, which was co-written by Sjón, who had previously worked with Eggers in The Northman (2022). The film would be set in 13th-century England, and would feature Middle English.[2] Eggers went on to say that Werwulf was the darkest script he had ever written.[3]
In July 2025, Aaron Taylor-Johnson joined the cast as the title character, with Lily-Rose Depp, Willem Dafoe, and Ralph Ineson in talks to join. Working Title Films, along with its producers Tim Bevan and Eric Fellner, would also join the project.[4][5][6]
Filming
In July 2025, a casting call announced that shooting for Werwulf would begin in Elstree in September.[7] In September 2025, Taylor-Johnson told Esquire that production would officially start on September 8.[8] On October 22, 2025, Screen Daily reported that principal photography was underway at Sky Studios Elstree, England.[9] Filming occurred on a makeshift village set at Bourne Wood in Surrey from November 11 to 17.[10][discuss] Jarin Blaschke serves as the cinematographer, after previously working with Eggers on his previous films.[11][non-primary source needed]
Dafoe said that filming was also occurring in Wales.[12]
Filming was expected near Sharp Tor on Dartmoor in December 2025, but began a month early on November 20 with Taylor-Johnson on set. A small set was constructed between Widecombe and Postbridge. The site was used to captured only a minute of footage.[13][14][15]
Release
Werwulf is scheduled to be released in the United States by Focus Features on December 25, 2026.[2]
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