Frankenstein release date timeline, budget, cast, plot, trailer and everything we know about Guillermo del Toro’s gothic horror film

Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein is among the most awaited releases of the Halloween season. After premiering at the Venice Film Festival, Frankenstein is inching toward its limited theatrical premiere in October, followed by a global premiere on Netflix. The trailer has already piqued the attention of viewers with its monster tale. Helmed by an Oscar-winning director and headlined by a star-studded ensemble with Oscar Isaac and Jacob Elordi, Frankenstein has already unleashed its unhinged terror. Here’s everything you need to know about the upcoming horror film, including its release, cast, and plot details.

When to watch Frankenstein?

After unveiling a compelling trailer, Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein has secured a place in the hearts of cinephiles who crave a chilling monster tale. Prior to its global Netflix premiere on November 7, the makers have opted for a limited theatrical run of about three weeks. You can watch Frankenstein in theaters on October 17.

Frankenstein plot, cast, and trailer

From the visionary mind of Oscar-winning director Guillermo del Toro comes a cinematic adaptation of Mary Shelley’s classic novel of Victor Frankenstein.

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Guillermo del Toro, who is known for The Shape of Water, Pan’s Labyrinth, and Hellboy, is now back with a magnum opus adaptation of the classic monster tale of Frankenstein. The story centers around an eccentric but brilliant scientist whose obsession leads him to create a monster from the body parts of multiple dead men. However, things take a sinister turn when he turns back from his creature, which leads to a bone-chilling wrath.

In the trailer and teaser, we get two POVs. One is from a monster, and the other is from his human creator. The character dynamics and the captivating cinematography with gothic horror vibes add an unsettling tone to this tale. Oscar Isaac plays a mad scientist whose monstrous experiment leads to the creation of Jacob Elordi’s deadly creature. Mia Goth, Felix Kammerer, Charles Dance, and Christoph Waltz appear in pivotal roles.

With a magnificent budget of $120 million (as per Variety), Netflix has created an edge for the upcoming horror venture as it expects for its successful run on the platform. The streaming giant is already home to various gothic horror shows and films. One of them is Jenna Ortega’s Wednesday, which is now renewed for a third season. Get ready to explore a dreary world of obsession, greed, power, and wrath with Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein as it drops on November 7 on Netflix.

FAQs:

Q. When will Oscar Isaac's Frankenstein release?

A. Guillermo del Toro's directorial Frankenstein, starring Oscar Isaac, is releasing in theatres on October 17, and will drop on Netflix on November 7, 2025.

Q. Are upcoming horror films Frankenstein and The Bride! adapted from a novel?

A. Yes, both Oscar Isaac's Frankenstein and Jessie Buckley's The Bride! are adapted from Mary Shelley's novel Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus.