Why Are Frankenstein Movies Suddenly Hot Again in Hollywood?
variety.comBrent Lang Executive Editor More than 200 years after “Frankenstein” was published, Mary Shelley has never been hotter. The hulking character that the Gothic novelist conjured up — half man, half beast, all monster — will feature prominently in two upcoming movies from A-list directors that debut mere months apart.
The first, “Frankenstein,” is courtesy of Guillermo del Toro, a master of the macabre whose credits include “The Shape of Water” and “Crimson Peak.” It launches on Netflix in November and stars Mia Goth and Oscar Isaac.
The second, “The Bride,” will be directed by Maggie Gyllenhaal, who is following up her acclaimed feature directing debut, “The Lost Daughter,” with a $90 million creature feature inspired by “The Bride of Frankenstein.” Warner Bros.
will open this one in theaters on March 6, 2026 with Jessie Buckley and Christian Bale playing the undead couple. It was originally slated to debut on September 26, 2025, but the studio pushed it back this week, giving it a little more distance from del Toro’s take.
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