Exclusive: Robert Eggers to Tackle 'NOSFERATU' Sequel Labyrinth

Robert Eggers, fresh off his gothic horror film Nosferatu, is set to direct a sequel to the beloved fantasy classic, Labyrinth.

According to Variety, Eggers will helm the project, penning the screenplay alongside his The Northman collaborator, Sjón. This follows a previous attempt at a sequel with Sinister director Scott Derrickson, which stalled. TriStar and Jim Henson Pictures have opted for Eggers' vision instead.

The original 1986 Labyrinth, starring David Bowie as the Goblin King Jareth and Jennifer Connelly, follows a young girl's journey into a fantastical realm to rescue her kidnapped baby brother, aided by a cast of Henson puppets.

Eggers' plate is full. He's also directing a werewolf film, Werwulf, slated for a Christmas 2026 release. Set in 13th-century England, the film will feature dialogue in Old English. A transformation into a lupine creature is, presumably, on the cards.

Nosferatu, Eggers' recent Christmas release, is a remake of F.W. Murnau's 1922 silent film. The 19th-century German-set story centers on a real estate agent whose dealings with a Transylvanian count unleash vampiric horrors upon him and his wife.

Nosferatu garnered four Oscar nominations: Cinematography, Production Design, Costume Design, and Makeup and Hairstyling. A review of Nosferatu can be found here.