Labyrinth Sequel Announced: Robert Eggers to Helm

Robert Eggers, fresh off his gothic horror film Nosferatu, is set to direct a sequel to the beloved classic, Labyrinth.

According to Variety, Eggers will pen the screenplay and helm 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, a lack of progress since 2023 led TriStar and Jim Henson Pictures to enlist Eggers.

The original 1986 Labyrinth 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 Labyrinth sequel isn't Eggers' only project. He's also directing a werewolf film 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 be a key plot element.

Eggers' Nosferatu, a remake of F.W. Murnau's 1922 silent film, premiered last Christmas. Set in 19th-century Germany, it follows a real estate agent's unsettling encounter with a Transylvanian count, leading to vampiric terrors for 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).