Robert Eggers' horror film Werwulf trailer released ahead of Dec 2026 debut

A new trailer for Robert Eggers' period horror film Werwulf has been released, showcasing a bleak, atmospheric vision of a rural nightmare. The trailer emphasizes mood over plot, featuring muted colors, mud‑covered settings and a haunting howl, signaling Eggers' continued focus on atmospheric horror after his recent success with Nosferatu.

Werwulf is scheduled to open in cinemas on 25 December 2026. The cast includes Aaron Taylor‑Johnson in the lead role, with Willem Dafoe, Lily‑Rose Depp and other returning collaborators from Eggers' earlier works. Focus Features is positioning the film as a prestige horror entry rather than a mainstream blockbuster, aiming to reinforce the director's reputation for auteur‑driven genre filmmaking.