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American monster film
The Bride! Directed by
Maggie Gyllenhaal Written by Maggie Gyllenhaal Produced by Starring Cinematography
Lawrence Sher Production companies
Pie Films
First Love Films
Pilot Productions
Distributed by
Warner Bros. Pictures Release date
October 3, 2025 (2025-10-03 )
Country United States Language English
The Bride! is an upcoming American
science fiction
horror film directed, written, and co-produced by
Maggie Gyllenhaal , and starring
Penélope Cruz ,
Christian Bale ,
Jessie Buckley ,
Peter Sarsgaard ,
Annette Bening ,
Julianne Hough , and
Jake Gyllenhaal . The film draws inspiration from
James Whale ' s 1935 film
Bride of Frankenstein , itself adapted from
Mary Shelley 's 1818 novel
Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus .
The film is scheduled to be released in the United States on October 3, 2025 by
Warner Bros Pictures .
Cast
Production
Development
In August 2023, a new take on Mary Shelley's creations was announced for
Netflix , to be written and directed by
Maggie Gyllenhaal and starring
Christian Bale and
Peter Sarsgaard .
[1] However, Netflix reportedly left the project that same month,
[2] opting instead to produce
a separate Frankenstein film which will be written and directed by
Guillermo del Toro .
[3] In November 2023, it was reported that
Warner Bros were producing the adaptation instead.
[4]
Casting
In August 2023,
Penélope Cruz was reported to have been offered a role.
[5] In January 2024,
Jessie Buckley was confirmed in the cast along with
Christian Bale ,
Peter Sarsgaard and
Annette Bening .
[6]
[7] In March 2024,
Julianne Hough joined the cast,
[8] with
John Magaro and
Jeannie Berlin joining the following month.
[9] In June,
Jake Gyllenhaal joined the cast in an undisclosed role.
[10]
Filming
Principal photography got underway in March 2024.
[11]
[12] Filming locations are set to include New York.
[13] First look images from filming were released on 4 April 2024.
[14]
Release
The film is scheduled to be released on October 3, 2025.
[15]
References
^ Abaroa, Patricia (August 3, 2023).
"Maggie Gyllenhaal to Direct Bride of Frankenstein Remake, Starring Christian Bale and Peter Sarsgaard" . MovieWeb . Retrieved August 4, 2023 .
^ Ruimy, Jordan (August 21, 2023).
"Netflix Exits Maggie Gylenhaal's 'The Bride,' Starring Penélope Cruz and Christian Bale" . World of Reel . Retrieved January 10, 2024 .
^ Shanfeld, Ethan (March 15, 2023).
"Guillermo del Toro Eyes Andrew Garfield, Oscar Isaac, Mia Goth for 'Frankenstein' Movie at Netflix" .
Variety .
Archived from the original on March 15, 2023. Retrieved March 15, 2023 .
^ Cooper, Dan (August 22, 2023).
"The Bride Of Frankenstein - Maggie Gyllenhaal's movie finds deal" . Film Stories . Retrieved January 10, 2024 .
^ Cooper, Dan (August 22, 2023).
"Maggie Gyllenhaal's Bride Of Frankenstein cut by Netflix but still alive" . Film Stories . Retrieved January 10, 2024 .
^ Prasad, Sumith (January 4, 2024).
"Maggie Gyllenhaal's The Bride Starring Christian Bale and Jessie Buckley Begins Filming in March Sumith Prasad of Maggie Gyllenhaal's The Bride Starring Christian Bale and Jessie Buckley Begins Filming in March" . The Cinemaholic . Retrieved January 10, 2024 .
^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (January 12, 2024).
"Annette Bening Boards Maggie Gyllenhaal's Frankenstein Movie At Warner Bros Opposite Jessie Buckley, Christian Bale, Penélope Cruz & Peter Sarsgaard" . Deadline Hollywood . Retrieved January 12, 2024 .
^ Grobar, Matt (March 27, 2024).
"Julianne Hough Joins Maggie Gyllenhaal's Frankenstein Pic 'The Bride!' For Warner Bros" . Retrieved March 27, 2024 .
^ Grobar, Matt (April 8, 2024).
"John Magaro & Jeannie Berlin Join Maggie Gyllenhaal's The Bride! " .
Deadline Hollywood . Retrieved April 8, 2024 .
^ Keegan, Rebecca (June 5, 2024).
"Jake Gyllenhaal Just Wants to Freak Himself Out" .
The Hollywood Reporter . Retrieved June 5, 2024 .
^ Ruimy, Jordan (November 2, 2023).
"Maggie Gylenhaal's 'The Bride' is Back On! Warner Bros Set to Produce" . World of Reel . Retrieved January 10, 2024 .
^ Romanchick, Shane (August 3, 2023).
"Maggie Gyllenhaal to Direct 'Bride of Frankenstein' Remake Starring Christian Bale" . Collider . Retrieved August 3, 2023 .
^
"The Bride" . January 8, 2024.
^ Sharf, Zack (April 4, 2024).
"Christian Bale Transforms Into Frankenstein's Monster in First Look at Maggie Gyllenhaal's 'The Bride' " . Variety . Retrieved April 4, 2024 .
^ Chitwood, Adam (March 12, 2024).
"Paul Thomas Anderson's Next Movie to Be Released in Imax in 2025" .
TheWrap . Retrieved March 12, 2024 .
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