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Warner Bros. Unveils Full Trailer for The Bride!

Published 15 January 2026

Warner Bros. has unveiled the first full-length trailer for "The Bride!", Maggie Gyllenhaal's upcoming reimagining of the classic "Bride of Frankenstein" story, set against the backdrop of 1930s Chicago. The film, written and directed by Gyllenhaal, stars Jessie Buckley as the titular Bride and Christian Bale as Frankenstein's monster, with a release scheduled for theaters on March 6, 2026.

In the trailer, which follows a teaser released in September 2025, viewers see the story unfold as a lonely Frankenstein seeks help from Dr. Euphronius, played by Annette Bening, to create a companion. The two scientists revive a murdered young woman, bringing the Bride to life in unexpected ways. What begins as an attempt at companionship sparks a passionate romance between the Bride and the monster, drawing police scrutiny and fueling a radical social movement. The narrative blends elements of forbidden love and rebellion, with scenes suggesting themes of outsider yearning and societal upheaval.

The ensemble cast includes Jake Gyllenhaal, Peter Sarsgaard, Penélope Cruz, Julianne Hough, John Magaro, and Jeannie Berlin. At CinemaCon in Las Vegas earlier this year, Buckley described her...

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