Netflix has dropped the final trailer and a new batch of images for Guillermo del Toro’s upcoming adaptation of Frankenstein, giving fans a deeper look into the filmmaker’s long-awaited take on the timeless horror story. The movie, set for a limited theatrical release starting October 17, 2025, is arriving on Netflix globally on November 7, 2025.
As awards season approaches, Netflix is pushing several of its prestige projects into theaters to qualify for key film honors, and Frankenstein is among the most anticipated. While the theatrical run will be brief — a common practice for many of the streamer’s major releases — audiences eager to experience del Toro’s cinematic vision on the big screen will have their chance before it becomes available for home viewing.
Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein revisits the legendary story created by Mary Shelley, infusing it with the director’s signature gothic style and emotional depth. The film follows the brilliant yet arrogant scientist Victor Frankenstein, whose obsession with conquering life and death leads him to create a sentient being — a creature whose existence blurs the line between humanity and monstrosity. Del Toro’s interpretation promises both visual grandeur and a renewed focus on the tragic heart of Shelley’s narrative, emphasizing themes of identity, responsibility, and creation.
The ensemble cast features Oscar Isaac as Victor Frankenstein, alongside Jacob Elordi, Mia Goth, Felix Kammerer, David Bradley, Lars Mikkelsen, Christian Convery, Charles Dance, and Christoph Waltz. With such a star-studded lineup and del Toro’s meticulous craftsmanship, expectations are high for one of the most ambitious literary adaptations in recent years.
The newly released trailer offers a striking look at the film’s haunting atmosphere and elaborate production design — trademarks of del Toro’s storytelling style. While the footage reveals more of the Creature than some fans expected, it still teases a world steeped in emotion, horror, and moral complexity.
For Guillermo del Toro, Frankenstein is more than just another project — it’s a lifelong passion finally realized. Fans of the director’s previous works, such as Pan’s Labyrinth and The Shape of Water, will recognize his unique blend of beauty and darkness. And if this project proves successful, perhaps his long-rumored adaptation of At the Mountains of Madness will finally find its way to the screen.
