Frankenstein has released its final trailer, offering the clearest look yet at Guillermo del Toro’s long-awaited adaptation of Mary Shelley’s gothic novel.
The film opens in select theaters on October 17 before streaming globally on Netflix November 7, 2025. Alongside the trailer, Netflix also shared new images highlighting the Creature’s design, emphasizing a blend of vulnerability and terror that reflects del Toro’s signature approach to monster storytelling.
A Vision Years in the Making
Del Toro has pursued Frankenstein across multiple stages of his career, treating it as the cornerstone of his lifelong exploration of monsters, empathy, and the boundaries between creation and responsibility. His adaptation positions the Creature not as an antagonist, but as a being shaped by rejection, and imposed identity.
Watch the Final Trailer
Cast and Performances
- Oscar Isaac as Victor Frankenstein
- Jacob Elordi as the Creature
- Mia Goth in a central but undisclosed role
Supporting cast includes Felix Kammerer, David Bradley, Lars Mikkelsen, Christian Convery, Charles Dance, and Christoph Waltz.
Netflix expands its prestige horror slate
Frankenstein is part of Netflix’s growing investment in high-end genre filmmaking, joining titles that aim to blend literary roots with cinematic ambition. With del Toro at the helm and an A-list cast, the film could position itself for awards attention while appealing to fans of gothic drama and elevated horror.
Its limited theatrical run on October 17 suggests Netflix will pursue critical and cultural impact before streaming debut, a strategy similar to recent prestige releases on the platform.
Why this adaptation matters
Shelley’s 1818 novel remains one of the most influential works of horror and science fiction, yet many screen versions have simplified its themes. Del Toro’s involvement suggests a return to the text’s emotional complexity, ambition, alienation, and the price of creation. His reputation for marrying creature design with empathy could bring fresh resonance to a story audiences think they know.
Key Details: Frankenstein
- Release dates: In select theaters October 17, 2025; streaming on Netflix November 7, 2025
- Director & screenplay: Guillermo del Toro
- Based on: Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus by Mary Shelley
- Producers: Guillermo del Toro, J. Miles Dale, Scott Stuber
- Main cast: Oscar Isaac (Victor Frankenstein), Jacob Elordi (the Creature), Mia Goth, Felix Kammerer, David Bradley, Lars Mikkelsen, Christian Convery, Charles Dance, Christoph Waltz
The Poster
