WERWULF: Robert Eggers Brings A Haunting New Horror To Canadian Theatres This Christmas

Devoureth all mankynde.

WERWULF is the latest horror film from acclaimed filmmaker Robert Eggers, who returns with a dark and unsettling story built around faith, damnation, and the darkness that can exist within us.

Starring Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Lily-Rose Depp, and Willem Dafoe, the film is being released by Focus Features and arrives in Canadian theatres December 25, 2026.

A Story of Devotion, Damnation and Inner Darkness

Details about the story are being kept tightly under wraps, but WERWULF is described as a grim tale centered on devotion, damnation, and the devil within.

Rather than revealing more of its mystery, the film is being positioned as one of Eggers’ most intense and haunting works yet, leaving the audience to discover exactly what horrors await.

The Cast

WERWULF features a cast led by Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Lily-Rose Depp, and Willem Dafoe.

The ensemble also includes Bodhi Rae Breathnach and Jack Morris.

Robert Eggers Returns to Horror

WERWULF is written and directed by Robert Eggers, with Sjón also credited as a writer.

Eggers is once again working within the horror genre, crafting a story that appears to lean into the darker and more unsettling side of his filmmaking.

Release Details

Title: WERWULF
Canadian Release Date: December 25, 2026
Distributor: Focus Features
Director: Robert Eggers
Writers: Robert Eggers, Sjón
Starring: Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Lily-Rose Depp, Willem Dafoe, Bodhi Rae Breathnach, Jack Morris
Genre: Horror
Canadian Rating: 14A
Tagline: Devoureth all mankynde.

WERWULF keeps much of its mystery intact, but its combination of Robert Eggers, a strong cast, and an ominous supernatural premise makes it a film horror fans will want to keep an eye on.

With Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Lily-Rose Depp, and Willem Dafoe leading the cast, WERWULF brings Eggers’ latest nightmare to Canadian theatres on December 25, 2026.