Robert Eggers' Werwulf trailer unveils new medieval werewolf horror

Focus Features released the first official trailer for Robert Eggers’ upcoming gothic horror Werwulf. The film, set in 13th‑century England, follows a solitary farmer (Aaron Taylor‑Johnson) who undergoes a brutal lycanthropic transformation, surrounded by superstition, faith and visceral dread. The trailer showcases Eggers’ signature atmospheric style—grainy 35 mm texture, muted ochre‑gray tones, and a focus on physical, psychological terror rather than classic monster tropes. Re‑uniting Eggers with longtime collaborators Sjón (co‑writer), Lily‑Rose Depp, Willem Dafoe and Ralph Ineson, the picture is billed as “the most visceral and haunting experience yet” and promises a tale of devotion, damnation and inner evil. Release dates vary by market: the United States sees a theatrical debut on 25 December 2026, while several territories (France, Germany, Brazil, Romania, etc.) plan openings in early January 2027. The trailer has generated strong buzz among horror enthusiasts and is positioned as a marquee genre release for the 2026‑27 season.