Robert Eggers to Write and Direct Labyrinth Sequel

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 pen the screenplay alongside his The Northman collaborator, Sjón. This follows a previous attempt at a sequel with Sinister director Scott Derrickson, which ultimately 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 brother with the aid of Henson's iconic puppets.

Eggers' plate is full. He's also helming a werewolf movie, Werwulf, slated for a Christmas 2026 release. Set in 13th-century England, the film will feature dialogue in Old English.

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 trip to Transylvania to broker a deal with a mysterious count unleashes vampiric horrors upon him and his wife.

Nosferatu garnered four Academy Award nominations: Cinematography, Production Design, Costume Design, and Makeup and Hairstyling. Read our Nosferatu review [here](insert link here).