"Frankenstein" is a 2025 American Gothic science fiction drama film directed and written by Guillermo del Toro, based on Mary Shelley's 1818 novel. The film explores creation, identity, and the complex relationship between father and child. It premiered at the 82nd Venice International Film Festival on August 30, 2025. Netflix released the film in select theaters on October 17, 2025, followed by a global streaming debut on November 7, 2025.
- Director: Guillermo del Toro
- Oscar Isaac as Baron Victor Frankenstein
- Jacob Elordi as The Creature
- Mia Goth as Lady Elizabeth Harlander / Baroness Claire Frankenstein
- Felix Kammerer as William Frankenstein
- Christoph Waltz as Henrich Harlander
- David Bradley as the Blind Man
- Lars Mikkelsen as Captain Anderson
- Charles Dance as Baron Leopold Frankenstein
- Ralph Ineson as Professor Krempe
The film received generally positive reviews from critics. As of November 7, 2025, "Frankenstein" holds a rating of 85% on Rotten Tomatoes, based on 366 reviews, with the consensus stating, "Finding the humanity in one of cinema's most iconic monsters, Guillermo Del Toro's Frankenstein is a lavish epic that gets its most invigorating volts from Jacob Elordi's standout performance". Metacritic assigned the film a score of 78 out of 100, based on 58 critics, indicating "generally favorable" reviews. Jacob Elordi has garnered critical praise for his performance as the Creature and earned a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor.
Here are some official trailers for the movie:
Viewers who enjoyed "Frankenstein" (2025) might also appreciate:
- "The Shape of Water" (2017): Also directed by Guillermo del Toro, this film shares themes of love, acceptance, and the connection between humans and creatures.
- "Crimson Peak" (2015): Another gothic romance by Guillermo del Toro, exploring similar themes to "Frankenstein".
- "Poor Things" (2023): A modern film inspired by Frankenstein that explores themes of identity and creation.
