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Warner Bros. Unveils First Trailer for Maggie Gyllenhaal’s The Bride!

The sophomore feature from The Lost Daughter director recasts the Frankenstein myth into a punk outlaw romance in 1930s Chicago.

Overview

  • The teaser introduces Jessie Buckley as the resurrected Bride and Christian Bale as Frankenstein, aligning with the official synopsis of a volatile romance that fuels a radical social movement.
  • Warner Bros. sets a March 6, 2026 theatrical debut in North America with IMAX presentation, with international rollout beginning March 4.
  • The film carries an R rating for strong and bloody violence, sexual content and language, signaling a graphic, adult-oriented approach.
  • Annette Bening plays Dr. Euphronius, with Penélope Cruz, Peter Sarsgaard and Jake Gyllenhaal co-starring, and an awards-caliber crew including cinematographer Lawrence Sher, composer Hildur Guðnadóttir and costume designer Sandy Powell.
  • Trade coverage describes a bold, punk tone with outlaw romance and reported dance elements, while separate industry reports of poor early test scores and subsequent editing remain unconfirmed and developing.