Robert Eggers’ 'Nosferatu' set to haunt theaters Christmas 2024; here's everything you need to know

Renowned director Robert Eggers is gearing up to spook audiences next Christmas with his much-anticipated remake of the classic “Nosferatu.” Scheduled for release on December 25, 2024, the film is poised to arrive in theaters shortly after the premieres of Disney’s “Mufasa” and Paramount’s “Sonic the Hedgehog 3,” both slated for December 20.

Eggers, the creative force behind this retelling of “Nosferatu,” has assembled a stellar ensemble cast, including Bill Skarsgård, Nicholas Hoult, Lily-Rose Depp, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Emma Corrin, Ralph Ineson, Simon McBurney, and Willem Dafoe. This interpretation, the second remake of F. W. Murnau’s iconic 1922 silent movie, follows Werner Herzog’s 1979 version, “Nosferatu the Vampyre.”

Described as a "gothic tale of obsession between a haunted young woman and the terrifying vampire infatuated with her, causing untold horror in its wake," Eggers’ vision for "Nosferatu" was unveiled in 2015 and initially tapped Harry Styles for a role.


Chairman Peter Kujawski of Focus Features expressed enthusiasm, stating, “The audacious filmmaking of Robert Eggers is always a gift for fans, and we can promise that his Nosferatu is planning quite the Christmas feast.”

Apart from directing, Eggers assumes the role of a producer alongside Chris Columbus, Eleanor Columbus, Jeff Robinov, and John Graham. Focus Features holds the distribution rights for "Nosferatu" in the U.S., with Universal Pictures International handling international distribution.

This project marks the latest collaboration between Eggers and Focus Features, following the 2022 Viking epic “The Northman.” Additionally, it reunites Eggers with Columbus, who previously executive produced the filmmaker’s works including “The Witch” and “The Lighthouse.”

Among other projects in Focus Features’ pipeline are Alexander Payne’s feel-good comedic drama “The Holdovers,” Ethan Coen and Tricia Cooke’s “Drive-Away Dolls,” Diablo Cody’s horror-comedy “Lisa Frankenstein” and “Back to Black,” a biopic exploring the life and music of Amy Winehouse. The studio also recently acquired Jeff Nichols’ “The Bikeriders,” which was initially slated for distribution by Disney.

With Eggers' bold vision and an impressive lineup of projects in the pipeline, Focus Features remains a prominent hub for diverse and compelling storytelling in the cinematic landscape.