Here's Your Shocking Full Look At Jacob Elordi In 'Frankenstein'

Who will Jacob Elordi play in Frankenstein?

Jacob Elordi plays Frankenstein's creature — and the brand new trailer finally gives us a real look at the character, who has been created out of a variety of bodies from the Crimean War battlefield. And, yeah, his voice is pretty scary too.

“My maker told his tale. And I will tell you mine,” we hear him say. "If you are not to award me love, then I will indulge in rage.”

Where can I watch Frankenstein 2025?

Frankenstein will premiere on Netflix November 7, 2025, just in time for cozy horror marathons and awards season buzz. It'll be a streaming exclusive (for now), but if the teaser is any indication, it’s the kind of visually rich film that needs to be seen on the biggest screen possible. Fans are already hoping for a limited theatrical run—and honestly, same.

What has the cast said about Frankenstein?

In a new interview with Variety, Jacob Elordi revealed he spent a grand total of 10 hours (!!) in the makeup chair when he had to get ready. “There’s so many different layers to the costume,” he said. “When he’s born, he’s wearing nearly nothing. His chest is open and his head is high. Then, as he starts to experience pain, as we do as a teenager, he starts to hunch his shoulders. And as an adult, he closes off.”

And sometimes, Jacob would show up at 10 pm the night before an early shoot and get ready all night. “You throw time away when you make a film like this,” he continued. “I stopped having a clock, and I would just wait till the SUV arrived. That meant it was time to go. I didn’t do breakfast, lunch or dinner, or think in terms of morning, afternoon, night. It was just one time.”

But even though his final form was pretty monstrous, his dog loved it! “She didn’t bark — or feel threatened.” Man (and monster's) best friend.

Is Frankenstein 2025 going to be in theaters?

Yes, the movie will be in select theaters starting October 17 before it hits Netflix on November 7.

Who's in the Frankenstein cast?

Del Toro didn’t hold back when it came to casting. Oscar Isaac is an inspired pick for Frankenstein — he’s always had that magnetic mix of intelligence and edge (see: Ex Machina). And Jacob Elordi, who’s been on a wild run lately with Saltburn and Priscilla, is stepping into some big, tragic shoes as the Monster. He’s got the range for it, and del Toro clearly sees him as more than a horror trope. Here's the full Frankenstein cast:

• Oscar Isaac as Victor Frankenstein
• Jacob Elordi as the Creature
• Mia Goth as Elizabeth Lavenza
• Felix Kammerer
• Lars Mikkelsen
• David Bradley
• Charles Dance
• Christoph Waltz

Is Guillermo del Toro making a Frankenstein movie?

Yes, Guillermo del Toro is making the movie, but it's not going to be your typical "monster movie." Del Toro has made it clear: he’s going back to the source. Mary Shelley’s original 1818 novel—written when she was just 19—was more about creation, abandonment, and the painful need to belong than it was about fear for fear’s sake.

Del Toro has always had a soft spot for misunderstood creatures (The Shape of Water, Pan’s Labyrinth, Crimson Peak), and this story is a perfect fit for that sensibility. Mia Goth even teased the film’s "epic scale" and emotional core, so expect something big, bold, and surprisingly tender.

Is there a Frankenstein trailer yet?

Yes, you can watch the trailer here, but we also have the first teaser. It opens with Oscar Isaac saying, “Some of what I will tell you is fact,” and from there it dives into classic gothic vibes—dark hallways, creaky labs, haunting music. The production design is everything you'd hope for from del Toro: eerie, immersive, and just a little bit magical.

And then there’s Jacob Elordi. We only get flashes of him, but already he seems more soulful than scary. No bolts-in-the-neck caricature here—this is a creature in pain, in search of meaning. That’s very in line with Shelley’s vision, and a refreshing change from past interpretations.

Is Frankenstein worth watching?

Guillermo Del Toro has been dreaming about this adaptation for years. And if there’s one thing we know about him, it’s that he doesn’t do things halfway. His monster stories always come with heart, depth, and a little bit of heartbreak—and Frankenstein feels like the ultimate playground for all of that. With this cast, this director, and this story?

It’s safe to say we’re in for something special. Netflix knows what it’s doing by dropping it in November—it screams Oscar contender, genre-breaker, and possibly the most beautiful monster movie ever made. Get ready. Frankenstein is coming, and it’s going to hurt—in the best way possible.