Netflix has finally dropped the full official trailer for the highly anticipated Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein. Led by Jacob Elordi and Oscar Isaac, the film also stars Mia Goth, Lars Mikkelsen, Felix Kammerer, David Bradley, Christoph Waltz, Charles Dance, and Lauren Collins.
The streamer released the movie’s teaser nearly four months ago, narrated from the perspective of Oscar Isaac’s Victor Frankenstein. Now, the latest trailer shifts focus to The Creature, played by Jacob Elordi.
Frankenstein premiered at this year’s Venice Film Festival, where it received widespread acclaim and was hailed as a “gothic masterpiece.” But one thing that was definitely not on our 2025 bingo cards? Jacob Elordi playing The Creature. Think about it: from HBO’s Euphoria to del Toro’s haunting yet captivating world of monsters, the man has had quite a journey so far.
The newest clip proves that Frankenstein is truly a breakout movie for Elordi. He looks unrecognizable, yet mesmerizing and flawless in his performance, marking a stunning leap from his days as a teen heartthrob to a serious awards-season contender.
For months, del Toro and Netflix kept the Creature’s full appearance hidden in shadow, offering only fleeting glimpses of a formidable figure. Now, the streamer has finally revealed the character, terrifying, yet tragically sad. Del Toro himself described the Creature as “staggeringly beautiful, in an otherworldly way,” and early reviews confirm this is a monster who evokes pity as much as fear.
Jacob Elordi’s career trajectory has been nothing short of fascinating. From the mainstream visibility of The Kissing Booth to the dark, layered Nate Jacobs in Euphoria, he has consistently chosen roles that defy his “pretty boy” typecasting. His work in Saltburn marked a clear pivot toward bold, ambitious, and adult storytelling.
Here’s a fun fact: Andrew Garfield was originally set to play The Creature in del Toro’s Frankenstein. But due to scheduling conflicts, he had to step away (your loss, Andrew!). Luckily for us, Elordi is absolutely killing it.
The film reportedly earned a rapturous 13-minute standing ovation at the Venice International Film Festival, proving it has been making waves for quite some time.
An artistic triumph like Frankenstein may have been expected from the maestro del Toro, but no one, and we mean no one, saw Jacob Elordi as The Creature coming. The buzz around his performance is particularly electric.
So, what do you think? Could this role finally earn Elordi his first Oscar nomination? Stay tuned for more updates. Frankenstein arrives in select theatres on October 17, followed by a Netflix release on November 17.
Enjoy the trailer!