Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein Trailer Is Blissfully Gothic — Netflix Premiere Nov. 7
Guillermo del Toro’s film Frankenstein now has a full trailer, and it arrives with clear dates, cast names, and a direct link to watch. The movie is a Netflix collaboration and adapts Mary Shelley’s 19th-century novel. It will appear in theaters briefly before streaming.
Trailer release
The official trailer was revealed on Oct. 1, 2025. It follows a teaser that arrived on Sept. 30 showing the creature. You can watch the trailer here:
What the trailer shows
In concrete scenes, the trailer shows the assembling of the creature in Victor Frankenstein’s laboratory. Next, the creature awakens and then pursues the creator. It also depicts the resulting conflict and the lives affected when they meet.
Additionally, the film is presented as a direct adaptation of Mary Shelley’s novel, so the trailer leans into the novel’s core sequence of creation, awakening, and confrontation.
Cast and creative team
Guillermo del Toro directs. The film stars Oscar Isaac as Victor Frankenstein and Jacob Elordi as the creation. It is a collaboration with Netflix, and it adapts the original 19th-century novel by Mary Shelley.
Release plan
The film will have a brief, awards-qualifying theatrical run in select theaters starting Oct. 17, 2025. Then, it will be available on Netflix on Nov. 7, 2025. Those are the official dates announced for theatrical and streaming release.
Director’s statement
Del Toro has discussed the tone of the film publicly. According to Variety, he said: “It’s an emotional story for me. It’s as personal as anything. I’m asking a question about being a father, being a son… I’m not doing a horror movie — ever.”
Therefore, the filmmaker frames the project around emotional and familial themes rather than labeling it purely as horror.
