Acclaimed filmmaker Guillermo del Toro has released the first official teaser for his long-anticipated adaptation of Frankenstein, set to premiere on Netflix in November 2025. The trailer debuted during Netflix’s Tudum 2025 event, offering a haunting glimpse into del Toro’s gothic reimagining of Mary Shelley’s classic novel.
Star-Studded Cast
The film stars Oscar Isaac as Dr. Victor Frankenstein, a brilliant yet obsessive scientist who defies nature to create life. Jacob Elordi portrays the Creature, a tragic figure brought to life through Frankenstein’s experiments. The cast also includes Mia Goth, Christoph Waltz, Felix Kammerer, Lars Mikkelsen, David Bradley, Charles Dance, and Christian Convery.
Del Toro, known for his visually rich and emotionally resonant storytelling, has described Frankenstein as a deeply personal project. He has been developing the adaptation for over a decade, aiming to explore the profound themes of creation, ambition, and humanity inherent in Shelley’s work .
The teaser trailer showcases del Toro’s signature aesthetic, blending gothic horror with emotional depth. Scenes depict Dr. Frankenstein’s descent into obsession and the Creature’s struggle for identity and acceptance. The film promises to be a poignant exploration of the consequences of playing god and the complexities of the human condition.
