Overview

• Netflix released the official trailer on October 1, revealing Jacob Elordi’s narration and the clearest look yet at the Creature.
• The film screens in select theaters starting October 17 before a global Netflix launch on November 7.
• The footage establishes the Creature’s backstory as a being assembled from dead soldiers with fragmentary memories, aligning with a sympathetic, articulate portrayal.
• Del Toro emphasizes literary fidelity and distinctive design choices, steering away from the classic Karloff look toward a “staggeringly beautiful” interpretation achieved with extensive makeup work.
• Oscar Isaac leads as Victor Frankenstein alongside Mia Goth, Christoph Waltz, Charles Dance, David Bradley, Felix Kammerer, Lars Mikkelsen and others, following festival bows at Venice, Telluride and Toronto where the film drew strong response, including TIFF People’s Choice runner‑up.