A first look at the trailer of Guillermo del Toro's Frankenstein adaption.
Following the first teaser, which was revealed in June, Netflix has now released the official trailer for its upcoming horror film Frankenstein, a reimagining of Mary Shelley's timeless gothic novel. First published in 1818, the story of Victor Frankenstein and his tragic creation continues to captivate audiences over 200 years later.
This latest adaptation is produced by acclaimed director and film producer Guillermo del Toro, known for blending dark fantasy with emotional depth, setting the stage for a haunting and visually striking retelling of the classic tale.
Release Date And Cast
The movie will be released on Netflix on November 7, 2025. Before that, people can look forward to watching the movie in select theaters starting October 17, 2025, which was highly anticipated by the fans.
From what we see in the trailer, Netflix's upcoming Frankenstein movie appears to stay true to Mary Shelley's original vision of the creature – much like Kenneth Branagh’s 1994 adaptation Mary Shelley's Frankenstein. The portrayal suggests a return to the tragic, intelligent, and deeply human version of Frankenstein's monster described in the 1818 novel, rather than the simplified or monstrous depictions often seen in pop culture.
In addition to the promising portrayal of Frankenstein's creature, the film also impresses with a talented cast.
Cast
- Oscar Isaac as Victor Frankenstein
- Christian Convery as young Victor
- Jacob Elordi as the Creature
- Mia Goth as Elizabeth Lavenza
- Felix Kammerer as William Frankenstein
- Lars Mikkelsen as Captain Anderson
- Christoph Waltz as Henrich Harlander
- Charles Dance as Leopold Frankenstein
- Lauren Collins as Claire Frankenstein
- David Bradley as Blind Man
- Sofia Galasso as Little Girl
- Ralph Ineson as Professor Krempe
- Burn Gorman as Fritz
Fans Applaud Cast, Del Toro's Direction, And A Faithful Monster
The comments on the film are mostly positive, praising in particular the cast, Guillermo del Toro as director, and the portrayal of Frankenstein and his monster. It is precisely the fact that the monster is intelligent and articulate that seems to convince people from the trailer.
„There are so few adaptations that acknowledge that The Creature was actually very intelligent and articulate. I'm so hyped for this!“ – VincenzoNova
„Del Toro is going to nail this adaptation. Even the movie title 'Frankenstein' at the very end of the trailer is in Mary Shelley's exact handwriting!“ – hlywd8571
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