Frankenstein

Oscar-winning director Guillermo del Toro adapts Mary Shelley’s classic tale of Victor Frankenstein, a brilliant but egotistical scientist who brings a creature to life in a monstrous experiment

Year: 2025

Director: Guillermo del Toro 

Writers: Guillermo del Toro (screenplay), Mary Shelley (based on the novel by) 

Producers: Guillermo del Toro, Scott Stuber, J. Miles Dale 

Production Company: Double Dare You 

Main Cast: Oscar Isaac, Mia Goth, Jacob Elordi, Christoph Waltz, Ralph Ineson, Charles Dance 

Distributor: Netflix 


Synopsis

Oscar-winning director Guillermo del Toro adapts Mary Shelley’s classic tale of Victor Frankenstein, a brilliant but egotistical scientist who brings a creature to life in a monstrous experiment that ultimately leads to the undoing of both the creator and his tragic creation. 


More information

Filming locations: Frankenstein filmed on location in Scotland, including in Edinburgh, Glasgow, Aberdeen, Arbroath and Glencoe.

Premiere: Frankenstein had its World Premiere at the 82nd Venice International Film Festival on 20 August 2025, and will receive its North Amerivan Premiere in September 2025 at the Toronto International Film Festival.

Streaming: Frankenstein will be available to stream on Netflix from Friday 7 November 2025. 

Image credits: Still courtesy of Netflix