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Frankenstein (2025 film)

Frankenstein is a 2025 Gothic science fiction horror film written, co-produced, and directed by Guillermo del Toro.

Updated September 12, 20261 min readCited sources

Frankenstein is a 2025 Gothic science fiction horror film written, co-produced, and directed by Guillermo del Toro, adapting Mary Shelley’s 1818 novel.

What it is

The film stars Oscar Isaac as Victor Frankenstein and Jacob Elordi as the Creature, with a supporting cast including Mia Goth and Christoph Waltz. It premiered at the Venice Film Festival on August 30, 2025, had a limited theatrical release on October 17, 2025, and began streaming on Netflix on November 7, 2025.

Key details

The story follows Victor Frankenstein, an ambitious scientist whose experiment to create life leads to destructive consequences. The cast also includes Felix Kammerer, Charles Dance, David Bradley, Lars Mikkelsen, and Christian Convery.

Why it matters

This adaptation brings a fresh vision from Guillermo del Toro, known for his Gothic style. Canadian readers can stream it on Netflix, making it widely accessible.

In short

  • Directed by Guillermo del Toro, based on Mary Shelley’s novel.
  • Stars Oscar Isaac and Jacob Elordi as Victor and the Creature.
  • Premiered at Venice in August 2025, then Netflix in November.
  • Available to stream in Canada via Netflix.
Canadian angle

Canadian readers may recognize the film through its Netflix release and Guillermo del Toro’s international profile; the film is available for streaming in Canada through Netflix.[8]

Quick questions

Is there a new Frankenstein movie in 2025?
Yes. Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein premiered in 2025 at Venice, then had a limited theatrical and Netflix release.
Who is in the cast of Frankenstein 2025?
The cast includes Oscar Isaac, Jacob Elordi, Mia Goth, Christoph Waltz, Felix Kammerer, Charles Dance, David Bradley, Lars Mikkelsen, and Christian Convery.
When is Frankenstein 2025 released?
It premiered on August 30, 2025, opened in limited theatres on October 17, 2025, and streamed on Netflix on November 7, 2025.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frankenstein_(2025_film)
    Supports: Director, cast, plot, premiere, and release dates.
  2. Netflix — https://www.netflix.com/title/81507921
    Supports: Streaming availability and cast listing.
  3. Rotten Tomatoes — https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/frankenstein_2025
    Supports: Synopsis and release dates.
  4. Netflix — https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8aulMPhE12g
    Supports: Official trailer stating release timing, cast, and adaptation source.
  5. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1312221/
    Supports: Release date and production details.