At Universal Pictures’ press session during CinemaCon 2026, the first official trailer for *Werwulf* was shown. The short film, directed by gothic horror master Robert Eggers, features a stark visual, almost black‑and‑white, with desaturated colors reminiscent of *Nosferatu*. The metamorphosis scenes are intense, with blood flowing in dark rituals that set the tone of the production.
The cast brings together notable names: Ralph Ineson, known for *The Witch*; Aaron Taylor‑Johnson, who shone in *Extinction: Evolution*; Lily‑Rose Depp, seen in *Nosferatu*; Willem Dafoe, famous for *The Lighthouse*; and the young Bodhi Rae Breathnach, from the drama *Hamnet*. Each actor adds a layer of authenticity to the 13th‑century medieval setting, where a mysterious creature roams a fog‑shrouded village, turning local legends into a real nightmare.
The story, described as a “medieval horror”, draws on Germanic and Scandinavian folklore, exploring the archaic figure of the werewolf—from which the title *Werwulf* derives. The screenplay was co‑written by Eggers and collaborator Sjón, previously partnered on *The Northman*. The production is backed by Focus Features and Working Title Films, under the leadership of Tim Bevan and Eric Fellner, while Maiden Voyage, from Chris and Eleanor Columbus, serves as executive producer. The film is slated to debut on December 25, 2026.
