Robert Eggers to Write and Direct Labyrinth Sequel

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

According to Variety, Eggers will helm and co-write the sequel to Jim Henson's 1986 film, collaborating with his The Northman screenwriter, Sjón. This follows a previous attempt at a sequel with director Scott Derrickson, which stalled. TriStar and Jim Henson Pictures have opted for Eggers' vision instead.

The original Labyrinth, released in 1986, featured David Bowie as the Goblin King Jareth, who abducts the baby brother of Jennifer Connelly's character. Connelly's journey into a fantastical realm to rescue her sibling, aided by Henson's iconic puppets, is a cinematic landmark.

Eggers' plate is full. He's also directing a werewolf film, Werwulf, slated for a Christmas 2026 release. Set in 13th-century England, the film will utilize Old English dialogue, promising a period-accurate, monstrous transformation.

Nosferatu, Eggers' recent Christmas release, is a reimagining of F.W. Murnau's 1922 silent film. The 19th-century German setting follows a real estate agent's fateful trip to Transylvania, where vampiric horrors unfold for him and his wife.

Nosferatu garnered four Oscar nominations: Cinematography, Production Design, Costume Design, and Makeup and Hairstyling. A review of Nosferatu is available here.