The long-awaited trailer for Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein has officially dropped, offering a chilling glimpse into the gothic world of Mary Shelley’s iconic novel brought to Netflix, per gizmodo.com. Starring Oscar Isaac as the brilliant but tormented scientist Victor Frankenstein and Jacob Elordi as the complex creature he creates, the film promises a visually stunning and emotionally resonant adaptation.
The trailer, released October 1, showcases Elordi’s transformative performance as the patchwork monster, whose journey is narrated from his own perspective. “My maker told his tale, and I will tell you mine,” the creature intones, setting a tone of profound introspection and simmering rage. Viewers are treated to striking visuals, from secret experiments in an old mansion to a ship trapped in icy waters, all steeped in del Toro’s signature dark fantasy style.
Guillermo del Toro, known for his masterful monster narratives, shared his vision for Frankenstein, emphasizing its focus on the human spirit, forgiveness, and the consequences of abandonment, rather than simply “science gone awry.” The film, which premiered to critical acclaim at the Venice International Film Festival, features a stellar ensemble cast including Mia Goth, Felix Kammerer, David Bradley, Lars Mikkelsen, Christian Convery, Charles Dance, and Christoph Waltz.
Frankenstein will have a limited theatrical release on October 17, 2025, before premiering globally on Netflix on November 7, 2025. The trailer has already generated immense buzz, with fans eagerly anticipating this epic retelling of a timeless classic.
