The Bride!
- Maggie Gyllenhaal
- Osnat Handelsman-Keren
- Talia Kleinhendler
- Emma Tillinger Koskoff
- Penélope Cruz
- Christian Bale
- Jessie Buckley
- Peter Sarsgaard
- Annette Bening
companies
- Pie Films
- First Love Films
- Pilot Productions
- September 26, 2025 (2025-09-26)
The Bride! is an upcoming American science fiction monster film written, directed, and produced by Maggie Gyllenhaal, and starring Penélope Cruz, Christian Bale, Jessie Buckley, Peter Sarsgaard (Gyllenhaal's husband), Annette Bening, and Gyllenhaal’s younger brother, 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 September 26, 2025 by Warner Bros Pictures.
Cast
- Penélope Cruz as Myrna
- Christian Bale as Frankenstein's monster
- Jessie Buckley as Frankenstein's bride
- Peter Sarsgaard as a detective
- Annette Bening
- Julianne Hough
- John Magaro
- Jeannie Berlin
- Jake Gyllenhaal
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.[2] However, Netflix reportedly left the project that same month,[3] opting instead to produce a separate Frankenstein film which would be written and directed by Guillermo del Toro.[4] In November 2023, it was reported that Warner Bros. Pictures were producing the adaptation instead.[5]
Casting
In August 2023, Penélope Cruz was reported to have been offered a role.[6] In January 2024, Jessie Buckley was confirmed in the cast along with Christian Bale, Peter Sarsgaard and Annette Bening.[7][8] In March 2024, Julianne Hough joined the cast,[9] with John Magaro and Jeannie Berlin joining the following month.[10] In June, Jake Gyllenhaal joined the cast in an undisclosed role.[11]
Filming
Principal photography got underway in March 2024.[12][13] Filming locations are set to include New York.[14] First look images from filming were released on April 4, 2024.[15]
Release
The Bride! is scheduled to be released in the United States on September 26, 2025.[16] It was originally scheduled to be released on October 3, 2025.[17]
References
- ^ Flint, Joe (August 10, 2024). "At Warner Discovery It's Lean Times, Except for the Movie Studio Bosses". The Wall Street Journal. Archived from the original on August 10, 2024. Retrieved August 11, 2024.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Grobar, Matt (July 9, 2024). "Warner Bros Dates Final 'Conjuring' Film, Pushes Up Maggie Gyllenhaal's Frankenstein Pic 'The Bride!'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved July 9, 2024.
- ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (March 12, 2024). "'The Batman 2' From Matt Reeves Heads To Fall 2026; Paul Thomas Anderson-Leonardo DiCaprio Movie Gets Summer 2025 Date". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 12, 2024.
External links
- The Bride! at IMDb
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- Tales of Frankenstein (1958)
- The Munsters (1964–1966)
- Frankenstein Jr. and The Impossibles (1966–1968)
- Groovie Goolies (1970-1971)
- Frankenstein (1973)
- Frankenstein: The True Story (1973)
- Monster Squad (1976)
- Struck by Lightning (1979)
- The Munsters Today (1988-1991)
- Monster Force (1994)
- House of Frankenstein (1997)
- Frankenstein (2004 TV film)
- Frankenstein (2004 miniseries)
- Frankenstein (2007)
- Mary Shelley's Frankenhole (2010)
- Once Upon a Time
- "The Doctor" (2012)
- "In the Name of the Brother" (2013)
- Penny Dreadful (2014–2016)
- Frankenstein, MD (2014)
- The Frankenstein Chronicles (2015–2017)
- Second Chance (2016)
- Hotel Transylvania: The Series (2017–2020)
- Code:Realize − Guardian of Rebirth (2017)
- Presumption; or, the Fate of Frankenstein (1823)
- Frankenstein, or The Vampire's Victim (1887)
- Frankenstein (1927)
- Fortitude (1968)
- Joined At The Heart (2007)
- Frankenstein – A New Musical (2007)
- Young Frankenstein (2007)
- Frankenstein (2011 play)
- Frankenstein's Wedding (2011 play)
- Frankenstein's Aunt (1978)
- Gothic Romance (1984)
- Frankenstein's Aunt Returns (1989)
- Frankenstein's Cat (2001)
- Dean Koontz's Frankenstein
- Prodigal Son (2005)
- City of Night (2005)
- Dead and Alive (2009)
- Lost Souls (2010)
- The Dead Town (2011)
- Frankenstein in Baghdad (2013)
- Bernie Wrightson's Frankenstein
- Frankenstein (DC Comics)
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- Frankenstein: Through the Eyes of the Monster
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- Gothic aspects in Frankenstein
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