TL;DR: Maggie Gyllenhaal’s horror film “The Bride,” a feminist reimagining of Frankenstein set in 1930s Chicago, stars Christian Bale and Jessie Buckley. Warner Bros. will release it in theaters on March 6, 2026.
Warner Bros. released the first trailer for The Bride, directed by Maggie Gyllenhaal, starring Jessie Buckley as the Bride and Christian Bale as Frankenstein’s monster.
- The film is set in 1930s Chicago and follows a lonely Frankenstein seeking help to create a companion; the reanimated Bride sparks romance, police interest, and a radical social movement.
- Inspired by Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein and James Whale’s Bride of Frankenstein (1935), the movie emphasizes themes of female identity, autonomy, and rebellion.
- Supporting cast includes Penélope Cruz, Annette Bening, Peter Sarsgaard, Julianne Hough, and Jake Gyllenhaal.
- The creative team features cinematographer Lawrence Sher (Joker), costume designer Sandy Powell, and production designer Karen Murphy.
- The film will premiere exclusively in theaters on March 6, 2026, positioned as a prestige horror release with potential awards-season prospects.
- The Bride will release alongside other Frankenstein adaptations, including Guillermo del Toro’s Netflix version starring Jacob Elordi and Oscar Isaac, with Gyllenhaal’s focusing more on sociopolitical and feminist themes.