The sequel to Robert Eggers’ Labyrinth is officially happening

Post by Robert EggersNosferatu life got busier. It was learned on the day that his 2024 horror hit earned four Oscar nominations (Cinematography, Production Design, Costume Design and Makeup & Hairstyling) and day after It was learned that the supporters will fight with Eggers A 13th century monster movie We have now confirmed this for a Christmas 2026 release that he teased earlier Labyrinth project it really happens.

A Labyrinth follow-up is being done later at least 2017– When Fede Alvarez (Alien: Romulus) Scott Derrickson was introduced as a potential director (Doctor Strange, Black Phone). But you’d have to guess the project’s roots go back even further, as Jim Henson’s 1986 musical fantasy starring Jennifer Connelly, David Bowie and a slew of puppets has remained a cult favorite for decades since its release. Today’s news, via Deadlinetells us that Eggers has “signed on to write and direct something new Labyrinth for TriStar Pictures.

There are no plot details yet, but a trade report says it’s “a sequel, not a remake,” and Eggers is co-writing with his former collaborator Sjón in 2022. The northern man and its current employee in 2026 Werewolf. Additionally, “Chris and Eleanor Columbus will executive produce with Brian Henson alongside Lisa Henson.”

Even if he doesn’t have more intelligence than the above – could Connelly return to play the grown-up version of his reluctant teenage hero? Labyrinth the sequel will surely signal a departure for Eggers. It would still be a film in the highly detailed fantasy-horror realm he’s comfortable inhabiting, but it would likely have a more family-friendly, or at least softer, story behind it. Caused a nightmare or two with Jim Henson Dark Crystallet’s not forget.

What are your thoughts on Eggers’ career path at this point? Do you think he’s a good choice for a long-awaited return? Labyrinth? Is “The Magic Dance” now stuck in your head for the rest of the day? Let us know below.

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