First Official Image of Robert Eggers' Werwulf Released

The first official image from director Robert Eggers' upcoming period horror film "Werwulf" was revealed on Thursday, June 25, 2026. The film, starring Aaron Taylor-Johnson, is scheduled for a theatrical release on Christmas Day, December 25, 2026.

The released photo shows Taylor-Johnson, who plays a character identified only as "Man," standing in a forest holding a large spear and surrounded by dogs. His rugged appearance features long, unkempt hair and a thick beard, fitting the film's 13th-century English setting. The project reunites Taylor-Johnson with his "Nosferatu" co-stars Lily-Rose Depp and Willem Dafoe, who also appear in the film alongside Ralph Ineson and Bodhi Rae Breathnach.

According to the official synopsis released by studio Focus Features, "Werwulf" is described as "a harrowing tale of devotion, damnation, and the devil within." The story follows a young farmer haunted by a bestial metamorphosis, a man cursed and in great pain who seeks salvation through love. Director Robert Eggers has stated the script is the darkest he has ever written.

The film draws inspiration from historical European werewolf lore and trials, where horrific acts were sometimes...