Robert Eggers, renowned for his gothic horror film Nosferatu, is set to direct a sequel to the cherished fantasy classic, Labyrinth.
According to Variety, Eggers will helm this new chapter, penning the script alongside his The Northman collaborator, Sjón. This follows a previous attempt at a sequel with Scott Derrickson (director of Sinister) attached, but with no progress since 2023, TriStar and Jim Henson Pictures have opted for Eggers' vision.
The original 1986 Labyrinth, starring David Bowie as the Goblin King Jareth and Jennifer Connelly, follows a young girl's journey into a fantastical realm to rescue her kidnapped brother, aided by a cast of Henson puppets.
Eggers' involvement extends beyond Labyrinth. He's also directing a werewolf film, Werwulf, slated for a Christmas 2026 release. Set in 13th-century England, the film will feature dialogue in Old English.
Nosferatu, Eggers' recent Christmas release, is a remake of F.W. Murnau's 1922 silent film. The 19th-century German-set story centers on a real estate agent whose dealings with a Transylvanian count unleash vampiric horrors upon him and his wife.
Nosferatu garnered four Academy Award nominations: Cinematography, Production Design, Costume Design, and Makeup and Hairstyling. A review of Nosferatu can be found here.
