Frankenstein
- Nov 21, 2025, Worldwide
The upcoming film Frankenstein was 30 years in the making for acclaimed director Guillermo del Toro.
During the early 1990s, the filmmaker publicly expressed an interest in creating a humanistic adaptation of the iconic Mary Shelley novel and started sketching characters.
While working on various successful films, such as HellBoy and Pans Labyrinth, he called Frankenstein his “dream project,” which he made a reality in 2019 after completing a draft of the screenplay.
After signing a multi-picture deal with Netflix, del Toro finally got an opportunity to bring Frankenstein to the small and silver screen, as it’s scheduled to arrive in movie theatres and on the streaming service this November.
If you’re bursting with excitement for it, here are all the latest details on Frankenstein, including its release date, plot, exceptional cast, and award season potential.
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What is the Release Date for Frankenstein?
Frankenstein is scheduled for release in November 2025. The film is expected to have a theatrical run before arriving on Netflix.
What’s the Plot?
The film is set in 19th-century Eastern Europe and tells the unique story of Dr. Pretorious attempting to find Frankenstein’s Monster, who is thought to have died in a fire 40 years earlier. His goal is to find Frankenstein’s Monster and continue with Dr. Victor Frankenstein’s experiments.
Who Stars in the Film?
Frankenstein features a phenomenal cast that’ll make audiences want to buy tickets to watch it on the silver screen.
Christopher Waltz (Django Unchained) stars as Dr. Pretorious, and Oscar Isaac (Dune) is Victor Frankenstein. Mia Goth (Emma) plays Victor’s fiancé Elizabeth Lavenza.
Playing the challenging role of Frankenstein’s Monster is Jacob Elordi (Saltburn), and Christian Convery (Sweet Tooth) will play the younger version of Victor Frankenstein.
Lars Mikkelsen (The Witcher) is Captain Anderson, Felix Kammerer (All The Light We Cannot See) is Williams, and David Bradley (the Harry Potter film series) plays Blind Man.
Also appearing in the flick are Game of Thrones actors Charles Dance and Ralph Ineson.
Who Wrote and Directed Frankenstein?
The upcoming Frankenstein movie was written and directed by Guillermo del Toro, and it’s based on Mary Shelley’s iconic 1818 novel Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus.
The Mexican filmmaker is best known for various dark fantasy films, such as HellBoy (2004), Pans Labyrinth (2006), Pacific Rim (2013), The Shape of Water (2017), and Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio (2022).
Who is the Cinematographer?
Frankenstein is Guillermo del Toro’s fifth feature film collaboration with acclaimed cinematographer Dan Lausten, as they worked together on Crimson Peak (1995), The Shape of Water (2017), Nightmare Alley (2021), and Pinocchio (2022).
When and Where Was Frankenstein Filmed?
Filming kickstarted on Frankenstein in Toronto, Canada, on February 12, 2024, before it wrapped on September 30, 2024. Also, some scenes were filmed at Edinburgh’s Royal Mile in September 2024.
Will Frankenstein Perform Well During Award Season?
Frankenstein’s November release date and theatrical release plans from Netflix suggest it expects the movie to be a strong Best Picture contender at the Academy Awards.
Many studios typically release award contenders during the latter half of the year, ensuring a film is fresh in voters’ minds during award season.
Also, it might perform well in other prestigious award shows, such as the Golden Globes, BAFTA Film Awards, Critics’ Choice Awards, and Screen Actors Guild Awards, to name a few.
Can I Watch an Official Trailer?
Sadly, Netflix hasn’t released a full-length official trailer for Frankenstein. However, the streaming giant has dropped a quick teaser to provide fans with a sneak peek of the movie ahead of its November release.
Keep your eyes peeled for a longer trailer to arrive on the platform and YouTube ahead of its release date.
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