- Frankenstein will be released on Netflix in November 2025.
- The film features Jacob Elordi, Oscar Isaac, and Christoph Waltz in the titular roles.
- It will be heavily inspired by Frankenstein, the story that was originally conceived in 1816.
You aren’t a true horror fan if you aren’t familiar with Frankenstein. I’m glad that the celebrated filmmaker Guillermo del Toro decided to give us a remake of one of the horror classics that revolutionized the genre centuries ago. Can you believe it? The original story was conceived in 1816, and since then, it has been adapted into films several times. And now, when the 2025 movie is nearing its release date, I can’t wait any longer to dig deeper and pen down every information about it for the desperate fandom. So here is everything about Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein, including its release date, trailer, cast, and more.
Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein: Release Date & Where to Watch
Frankenstein is scheduled to be released in November 2025 on Netflix; no confirmed release date has been announced yet. As confirmed by del Toro, the film will also have a limited theatrical run to meet the eligibility criteria for award nominations. The film was a dream project for Guillermo del Toro that he envisioned in 2007.
However, due to some unfortunate incidents and a lack of funding, the movie couldn’t be produced despite being nearly completed. Netflix’s higher-ups decided to put their trust in del Toro and his passion project in 2023.
Guillermo del Toro has given the industry some of the finest horror projects. One of these is the gothic horror animated film Pinocchio, which was released in 2022. It sits on Rotten Tomatoes with 96%, so we can certainly say that the tale of the monster that Frankenstein created went into the best hands.
Who Plays Whom in Frankenstein: Let’s Talk About the Cast Now
The best part about Frankenstein is the star-studded cast that will surely force you to track the film’s release every passing month. Below is the list consisting of every confirmed cast and character in Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein:
- Oscar Isaac as Victor Frankenstein
- Christian Convery as Young Victor
- Jacob Elordi as The Monster
- Mia Goth as Elizabeth Lavenza
- Christoph Waltz as Dr. Pretorious
- Felix Kammerer as Williams
- David Bradley as Blind Man
- Lars Mikkelsen as Captain Anderson
- Ralph Ineson as Professor Kempre
- Charles Dance as a disclosed character
Is There a Trailer for Frankenstein (2025)?
No, we do not have an official trailer for the film yet. Recently, Netflix dropped a trailer teasing the events and the projects that will be featured in Netflix Tudum 2025, and that’s when we got the first glimpse of Isaac Oscar’s Victor at the 0:41 mark. Given that the event will go live on Netflix on May 31, 2025, at 8 pm ET (5 pm PT), let’s roll up our sleeves as it will surely reveal Frankenstein’s official trailer.
What Is the Story of Frankenstein?
The original story of Frankenstein revolves around a helpless soul who is brought back to life by a Swiss student of natural philosophy named Victor Frankenstein. Victor has always fantasized about coming back from the dead, so he creates an 8-foot-tall living dead but abandons him after seeing his monstrous appearance. However, the creature doesn’t give up on hope and continues his search for Victor, while learning human habits such as eating and talking.
However, the premise of the 2025 adaptation tells a different story. Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein states that “Dr. Pretorious must find the monster created by Victor Frankenstein in order to continue the experiment that was left unfinished.”
The creator never allowed us to know what’s in his head, so we won’t have the privilege of learning about the path he took until the film arrives on the streaming platform.
