Robert Eggers, acclaimed director of the 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 new chapter in the Labyrinth saga, collaborating on the script with Sjón, his writing partner on The Northman. While a sequel was previously in development with Scott Derrickson attached, TriStar and Jim Henson Pictures have opted for Eggers' vision.
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. She's aided by a memorable cast of Henson puppets.
This isn't Eggers' only upcoming project. He's also directing a werewolf film, Werwulf, slated for a Christmas 2026 release. Set in 13th-century England, the film will feature dialogue in Old English.
Eggers' Nosferatu, a remake of F.W. Murnau's 1922 silent film, was released last Christmas. The 19th-century German-set story centers on a real estate agent whose dealings with a Transylvanian count lead to terrifying vampiric encounters.
Nosferatu garnered four Academy Award nominations: Cinematography, Production Design, Costume Design, and Makeup and Hairstyling. A review of Nosferatu can be found here.
