Updated August 2026: Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein is now streaming on Netflix. The film premiered in theaters in November 2025 and hit the streaming platform shortly after.
“In seeking life, he created death.”
The first chilling glimpse of Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein was unveiled at Netflix’s Tudum event, marking the Oscar-winning director’s passion project 25 years in the making.
A Monster Born From Devotion
Del Toro confessed to the Tudum audience:
“This is the culmination of a journey that has occupied most of my life. I first read Mary Shelley’s novel as a kid, and Karloff’s performance became almost religious to me. Monsters are my belief system.”
The filmmaker noted Frankenstein’s DNA runs through his filmography — from Cronos (1993) and Hellboy (2004) to Pinocchio (2022) and The Shape of Water (2017).
The Cast
- Oscar Isaac (Dune) as Victor Frankenstein
- Jacob Elordi (Saltburn) as the Creature
- Mia Goth (MaXXXine) as Elizabeth Lavenza
- Christoph Waltz as Dr. Pretorius
With supporting roles from Charles Dance and David Bradley, the film promises gothic grandeur. For more on del Toro’s monster legacy, check out our filming wrap coverage here.
Why This Matters
- Del Toro’s first directorial feature since Nightmare Alley (2021)
- A faithful yet fresh take on Shelley’s themes
- Practical effects expected to dominate (per del Toro’s style)
Watch It Now
Stream Frankenstein on Netflix now. The teaser trailer is on YouTube, and you can find the film on IMDb here.
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