Robert Eggers to Write and Direct Labyrinth Sequel

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 follow-up to Jim Henson's 1986 dark fantasy masterpiece, 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, TriStar and Jim Henson Pictures have opted for Eggers' vision following a lack of progress since 2023.

The original Labyrinth, released in 1986, 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 to rescue her sibling, aided by a troupe of Henson's iconic puppets.

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. A transformation into a lupine creature is, naturally, expected.

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 horrors for him and his wife.

Nosferatu garnered four Academy Award nominations: Cinematography, Production Design, Costume Design, and Makeup and Hairstyling. Read our review of Nosferatu here.