The Bride! 2026
“Here comes the mother f*%#ing bride!”
What is The Bride!?
The Bride! is a 2026 American Gothic romance film written and directed by Maggie Gyllenhaal.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 2026
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 127 minutes
- Release date
- Mar 4, 2026
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- United States of America
- Studios
- First Love Films, Warner Bros. Pictures, In The Current Company
- Budget
- $80,000,000
- Revenue
- $23,944,025
- Genres
- Science Fiction, Horror, Fantasy
- Updated
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Overview
The Bride! is a 2026 American Gothic romance film written and directed by Maggie Gyllenhaal. The cast includes Jessie Buckley in a dual role, alongside Christian Bale, Peter Sarsgaard, Annette Bening, Jake Gyllenhaal, and Penélope Cruz. Set in 1930s Chicago, the story follows a lonely Frankenstein who seeks out a groundbreaking scientist named Dr. Euphronius. The protagonist asks the doctor to help him create a companion, leading the two men to revive a murdered young woman. Upon her revival, she becomes the Bride. The resulting events extend beyond the initial expectations of her creators, sparking a sequence that includes romance, police interest, and radical social change. Described as a film that draws inspiration from the gothic classic by Mary Shelley, the production is characterized as a movie lover's film that explores a variety of themes. The narrative focuses on the consequences of the experiment and the subsequent life of the woman brought back from the dead.
Should you watch it?
“A lonely Frankenstein seeks a companion in 1930s Chicago with unexpected consequences.”
- original take on a classic monster story
- atmospheric 1930s setting
- premise involves complex moral dilemmas
Watch it if you enjoy reimagined classic horror tales.
The film contains themes of resurrection and complex scientific experimentation.
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Frequently asked questions
When is the film set?
The story takes place in 1930s Chicago.
Who is the scientist in the film?
The scientist is Dr. Euphronious.
What is the scientist asked to do?
The scientist is asked to create a companion for Frankenstein.
Who is the main character?
The main character is a lonely Frankenstein.
How is The Bride created?
The Bride is created when the two men revive a murdered young woman.