Robert Eggers’ Nosferatu has already emerged as one of the standout films of the year, celebrated for its haunting atmosphere and stunning cinematography – racking up four Academy Award nominations, including for Best Cinematography.

Nosferatu director Robert Eggers will direct a sequel to the 1980s cult classic Labyrinth. The filmmaker, whose recent horror remake was nominated for four Oscars and marks his biggest box office success to date, is also known for his work on The Northman, The Witch and The Lighthouse.

Over 40 years after the original movie starring David Bowie as the Goblin King hit screens, Eggers has closed his deal to write and direct a Labyrinth sequel from TriStar Pictures, as reported by Deadline.

The filmmaker loves the brilliantly innovative promotional campaign for the Oscar-nominated movie that went far beyond his wildest nightmares.

Robert Eggers has closed his deal to write and direct a 'Labyrinth' sequel for TriStar and The Jim Henson Company, Deadline has learned.

Nosferatu was Eggers’ remake of the 1922 Dracula-like thriller by the same name. It starred Lily-Rose Depp and Nicholas Hoult as a couple besieged by Count Orlok, played by Bill Skarsgard. It also featured Willem Dafoe (who has appeared in all but one of Eggers’ films) and Aaron Taylor-Johnson and was set in a German port in the 1830s.

Eggers cowrote the script with his “The Northman” scribe Sjón. Like “Nosferatu,” “Werwulf” will be getting a holiday release; the film is set to premiere Christmas Day 2026.

Robert Eggers' 'Nosferatu' will screen in 35mm at Film at Lincoln Center as part of the "Conjuring 'Nosferatu': Robert Eggers Presents" program.

Following a recent rumor that Robert Eggers (Nosferatu) was lining up a sequel to Jim Henson's classic fantasy tale, Labyrinth, it's been confirmed that he is indeed attached to the

However, if there’s another thing we know Eggers loves, it’s meticulous historical research, which will again come into play for Werwulf. Sources tell THR that “the story is set in 13th century England” and the script “features dialogue that was true to the time period and has translations and annotations for those uninitiated in Old English.

Continuing its relationship with filmmaker Robert Eggers, Focus Features will produce and finance his next film, "Werwulf."