The Bride! Flops at Box Office Despite High Budget and Prominent Cast The punk rock, feminist reimagining of The Bride of Frankenstein titled The Bride! failed to attract audiences, grossing just $7.3 million domestically and $13.6 million globally in its opening weekend. This underperformance contrasts sharply with Warner Bros.’ $90 million production budget and an additional $65 million in marketing costs, leaving the studio with a significant financial loss. The film’s poor reception marks the end of a streak of successful releases for Warner Bros., including hits like A Minecraft Movie and Wuthering Heights. Set in the 1930s, The Bride! follows a lonely Frankenstein’s monster (Christian Bale) and his undead love interest (Jessie Buckley) as they evade capture. Despite its ambitious premise, the film struggled with middling reviews, low audience scores, and a poorly timed release. Studio projections had expected $16 million domestically and $40 million globally, but the film fell far short, landing in last place among its competitors. The release date proved to be a critical misstep. Originally scheduled for October 2025—close to Halloween, a traditional time for horror films—the movie was moved to early March. While Warner Bros. cited favorable timing for recent successes like The Batman and Dune: Part Two, the shift likely alienated fans of the genre. Critics and audiences alike noted the lack of seasonal relevance, which could have hurt its appeal. The film’s release also clashed with Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein, which premiered at the Venice Film Festival in August 2025 and later debuted on Netflix. Though the two films differ in tone and approach, their similar Gothic themes and release windows created confusion for viewers. Warner Bros.#guillermo_del_toro #jessie_buckley #the_bride #warner_bros #christian_bale
