Frankenstein Trailer & Fun Facts
Frankenstein Synopsis:
Dr. Victor Frankenstein (Oscar Isaac), a brilliant but wildly egotistical scientist whose ambition to conquer death leads him to animate a Creature (Jacob Elordi) from assembled human parts. Immediately repulsed by his monstrous success, Victor abandons his creation, forcing the highly intelligent Creature out into a world that despises him. This profound rejection sparks a poignant and violent quest in the Creature, who seeks both to understand his tormented existence and to ultimately exact revenge on the maker who condemned him to misery.
Genre: Drama, Horror
Release Date: On Netflix November 7th, 2025
Frankenstein Fun Facts:
A Lifelong Dream Project:
Director Guillermo del Toro stated he wanted to make a Frankenstein film for over 25 years but chickened out because he dreamed of making the greatest Frankenstein ever, and whether it's great or not, once you've made it, it's done. You cannot dream about it anymore.
Star-Studded Cast:
The movie features a talented group of cast, including Oscar Isaac as Victor Frankenstein, Jacob Elordi as The Creature, Mia Goth as Elizabeth Lavenza, Christoph Waltz as Henrich Harlander, Charles Dance as Leopold Frankenstein, and other great additional cast in the mix.
Not a "Horror Movie":
Del Toro stated his version of Frankenstein is not a horror movie but an incredibly emotional story.
Limited Theatrical Release:
The movie will have a limited theatrical release in the United States on October 17th, 2025, before it is released on Netflix on November 7th, 2025.
Inspired by Illustrations:
Del Toro cited the Frankenstein illustrations by Bernie Wrightson from the 1983 version of the book as the key inspiration for how he envisioned the narrative and the design of the Creature.
An Awards Contender:
The film had its world premiere at the prestigious 82nd Venice International Film Festival and was also screened at the Toronto International Film Festival, establishing it as an important high-profile release for Netflix and a possible contender in the upcoming award season.