Frankenstein Is Getting a Netflix Makeover — And the Tie-In Book Edition Drops First

It is spooky season afterall!

Over two centuries after Mary Shelley redefined horror, Frankenstein is returning for a new generation — this time through the lens of Academy Award-winning director Guillermo del Toro, who is bringing the iconic novel to Netflix in one of the most anticipated book-to-screen adaptations in years.

Ahead of the film’s release, Penguin Random House is releasing a special Frankenstein Netflix tie-in edition that lets fans revisit (or finally experience) the story through the same creative vision guiding the film adaptation.

The new edition features an introduction written by del Toro himself, along with cover art inspired by the upcoming film’s poster. It’s part literary classic, part fandom collectible — which we love!

Every generation rediscovers Frankenstein, but this revival already feels especially dialled into what younger viewers connect with – not just the monster, but the feelings behind him. And with Guillermo del Toro directing (a man who has literally never made a creature that wasn’t lowkey heartbreaking), fans are expecting a version that leans into the emotional gut-punch as much as the gothic vibes. People aren’t just bracing for horror — they’re bracing to be devastated beautifully, which is exactly why the anticipation is so high.

The Netflix adaptation stars Oscar Isaac as Dr. Victor Frankenstein, Jacob Elordi as the Creature, and Mia Goth as Elizabeth. The casting alone has fueled anticipation, but it also signals a version rooted in performance rather than just the visuals.

The PRH tie-in edition of Frankenstein is available for purchase now — a true collector’s piece for longtime Shelley readers, and a stylish on-the-shelf flex for anyone building their dark academia starter pack. The Netflix film will be available to stream on Friday 7 November.

So, whether you’re a dark-academia girlie, a del Toro loyalist, or just building out your early November TBR and watchlist (slowly raises hand), this is your sign to grab a copy ahead of the film to get the best of both worlds.