Trailer: Aaron Taylor-Johnson Embraces The Darkness In Robert Eggers’ Gothic ‘Werwulf’

Aaron Taylor-Johnson carred a bond for animals in Kraven The Hunter, and this time out becomes the titular feared creature in Werwulf. Directed and co-written by Robert Eggers (The Northman), the feature hits theaters Christmas. Eggers must have a festive spirit, as his previous effort Nosferatu came out Christmas Day in 2024. Check out the trailer below!

Set in the 13th-century, the England set tale centers on a werewolf (Aaron Taylor-Johnson) who terrorizes (and assumedly kills) villagers. Nosferatu actors Lily Rose Depp and Willem Dafoe (who also worked on The Lighthouse) are part of the ensemble. Rounding out the cast are Ralph Ineson (who worked on Eggers’ debut The Witch), Jack Morris, Ritchi Edwards, Jan Bijvoet, and Bodhi Rae Breathnach (memorable last year in the Jason Statham film Shelter).

Director Robert Eggers and Sjón penned the screenplay, and they previously wrote the script to the 2022 feature The Northman. Eggers Nosferatu collected $182 million at the worldwide box-office, a solid return considering the film’s estimated budget (it came in at under $50 million).

Aaron Taylor-Johnson was seen last year in the underrated action feature Fuze which co-starred Sam Worthington and Theo James.

In just five hours since its YouTube upload, the Werwulf trailer has amassed over 1.4 million views. Aaron Taylor-Johnson might be cursed in the movie, but this Werwulf could be a cinematic blessing for Focus Features!

Will you be watching Werwulf when it hits theaters Christmas Day 2026? Share your thoughts in the comments!

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