Robert Eggers, fresh off his gothic horror film Nosferatu, is set to helm a sequel to the beloved fantasy classic, Labyrinth.
According to Variety, Eggers will pen and direct this follow-up to Jim Henson's 1986 dark fantasy film starring David Bowie and Jennifer Connelly. He'll collaborate on the script with Sjón, his writing partner on The Northman. While a sequel was previously in development with Scott Derrickson (director of Sinister) attached, the project appears to have shifted gears, with TriStar and Jim Henson Pictures opting for Eggers' vision.
The original Labyrinth, released in 1986, featured Bowie as the Goblin King Jareth, who abducts Connelly's baby brother. Connelly's character then embarks on a perilous journey through a fantastical realm, aided by a troupe of Henson's iconic puppets, to rescue her sibling.
This isn't Eggers' only upcoming project. He's also directing a werewolf movie titled Werwulf, slated for a Christmas 2026 release. Details are scarce, but the film is set in 13th-century England and will utilize Old English dialogue. One can safely assume werewolf transformations will feature prominently.
Nosferatu, Eggers' recent Christmas release, is a reimagining of F.W. Murnau's 1922 silent film. Set in 19th-century Germany, it follows a real estate agent who travels to Transylvania to broker a deal with a mysterious count, only to find himself and his wife, Ellen, ensnared in a web of vampiric horror.
Nosferatu garnered four Oscar nominations, including Cinematography, Production Design, Costume Design, and Makeup and Hairstyling. Read our Nosferatu review here.
