Guillermo del Toro’s highly anticipated adaptation of Frankenstein is nearing release, with new character posters revealing the main cast including Oscar Isaac as Victor Frankenstein, Jacob Elordi as The Creature, Mia Goth as Elizabeth Harlander, Christoph Waltz as Heinrich Harlander, and Felix Kammerer as William Frankenstein. The film, which marks del Toro's long-standing fascination with the story since childhood, will premiere in select theaters on October 17 before streaming globally on Netflix starting November 7, 2025. Early reviews are positive, with an 81% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. The film’s development concludes a decades-long quest for del Toro, who described gothic horror as his 'church' and Boris Karloff as his 'Messiah.' Mia Goth expressed her initial anxiety about joining the project, but described it as a dream opportunity. Guillermo del Toro will host an IMAX screening and Q&A at TCL Chinese Theatre on October 31, inviting guests to dress as film characters. The cast and crew appeared on the red carpet at The Plaza Hotel for the NY premiere, with stars like Jacob Elordi, Mia Goth, Oscar Isaac, and others celebrating the upcoming release. The promotional campaign includes a second trailer offering a darker, poetic atmosphere, and the posters highlight the film’s gothic aesthetic. The movie is based on Mary Shelley’s classic story, exploring the tragic consequences of Victor Frankenstein’s experiment to create life.