Werwulf, the highly anticipated project of horror maestro Robert Eggers, has just wrapped filming. The ambitious werewolf film follows Robert Eggers’ successful Nosferatu and his fourth collaboration with Focus Features.
That was fun #werwulf pic.twitter.com/yjgaeK3HNu— Ralph Ineson (@ralphineson) January 25, 2026
The director is continuing his trajectory of delivering the finest of horror, officially diving into prestige territory with big studio budgets. Eggers is once again reuniting with key collaborators from his recent projects, with Aaron Taylor-Johnson leading the ensemble.
Here are the important details of the film.
CategoryDetailsDirected byRobert EggersWritten byRobert Eggers, SjónProduced byTim Bevan, Eric Fellner (Working Title Films); Chris Columbus, Eleanor Columbus (Maiden Voyage Pictures)CinematographyJarin BlaschkeEdited byLouise FordMusic byRobin CarolanProduction CompaniesFocus Features, Maiden Voyage Pictures, Working Title FilmsDistributed byFocus Features (US)Running TimeNot yet confirmed (expected 120+ minutes based on Eggers’ style)Release DateDecember 25, 2026 (US)
When Is Werwulf’s Release Date?
Aaron Taylor-Johnson in Nosferatu (2025) | Credit: Focus Features
Werwulf will premiere in North America on December 25, 2026, distributed by Focus Features. The film follows the successful holiday release strategy of Nosferatu, which capitalized on the Christmas holiday season.
International releases will follow the North American release.
CountryRelease dateSpainDecember 25, 2026FranceDecember 30, 2026GermanyDecember 31, 2026MexicoDecember 31, 2026AustraliaJanuary 1, 2027SwedenJanuary 1, 2027TurkeyJanuary 1, 2027
The filming commenced in October 2025 and wrapped up in January 2026, with principal shooting locations being various medieval-type locations across England.
Werwulf Full Cast Details
The film features a powerhouse ensemble of actors that Robert Eggers has worked with, from Nosferatu, with Aaron Taylor-Johnson leading the cast as the titular Werwulf.
ActorNotesAaron Taylor-JohnsonReprising collaboration with Eggers after NosferatuLily-Rose DeppAlso starred in Nosferatu; returns for second Eggers projectWillem DafoeLongtime Eggers collaborator; appeared in The Witch, The Lighthouse, NosferatuRalph InesonAlso in Nosferatu, previous Eggers collaborationsJan BijvoetDutch actor, known for indie/prestige workRitchi EdwardsWelsh actor with television experienceJack MorrisSupporting roleSimon McBurneyDistinguished character actorBodhi Rae Breathnach14-year-old Irish-English actress; cinematic debut in Chloé Zhao’s Hamnet (2025)
The casting of Bodhi Rae Breathnach, announced in January 2026 via Deadline, signals Eggers’ commitment to integrating emerging talent alongside his regular collaborators.
Werwulf Plot: What Is It About
Aaron Taylor-Johnson in Nosferatu (2025) | Credit: Focus Features
Set in 13th-century England, Werwulf centers on a mysterious creature that stalks the foggy medieval countryside as local folklore transforms into terrifying reality for the villagers. The film, like many werewolf predecessors, will deal with themes of man vs. beast in a monstrous world.
Eggers claims the script, which he wrote with The Northman co-writer Sjón, is the ‘darkest’ of his career (via Time Out). With superstition, and the lines between man and creature dissolving, paranoia and primal violence are bound to follow.
Werwulf is categorized as folk horror, a subgenre exploring humanity’s vulnerability when confronted with primal natural forces and ancestral folklore. In classic Eggers style, we will see body horror, psychological horror, and supernatural horror mixed with mythology in European culture.
Werwulf is releasing this year 🐺 pic.twitter.com/2eUIm6bPUN— Annabel (@MYGHOSTR) January 1, 2026
Plot specifics beyond the basic premise remain undisclosed, as do character names, and we’ve only seen a few snapshots online of the shooting of the film.
Some new looks at the camera being used for Robert Eggers’ upcoming film ‘Werwulf’. pic.twitter.com/mIoZw1g5zU— EggersFilms (@EggersFilms) December 7, 2025
Werwulf is being shot on 35mm film in a 1.37:1 aspect ratio with cinematographer Jarin Blaschke reuniting with Eggers after three successful films: The Lighthouse (2019, Academy Award-nominated), The Northman, and Nosferatu (Academy Award-nominated).
When Will Werwulf Release on Streaming?
Nosferatu | Credit: Focus Features
No official streaming release date has been announced for Werwulf yet. The film is still nearly a year away from its theatrical debut on December 25, 2026. With an expected streaming timeline for Focus Features, we can expect:
PVOD/Digital Rental: Approximately 27-45 days post-theatrical (e.g., Nosferatu hit PVOD after 27 days).
Peacock Streaming: 45-60 days after theaters (Nosferatu streamed on Peacock starting February 21, 2025, ~58 days after release).
Other Platforms: Later availability on Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV, etc.
Peacock is likely to be exclusive streaming home around late February or early March 2027.
Werwulf will represent the culmination of Eggers’s career as an auteur horror director, cementing his presence as a guaranteed hit-maker. His stylistic vision, combined with a powerful cast, is more than likely to generate an intense trip for audiences.
Werwulf will release in theatres on December 25, 2026, in the U.S.
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