“Frankenstein-Inspired ‘The Bride!’ Announces Streaming Release Date”
A Frankenstein-inspired feature, The Bride!, is set for a premium video-on-demand arrival. When to Stream lists April 7 as the tentative streaming release date for the Warner Bros. title.
Cast and creative team
Maggie Gyllenhaal wrote and directed the film. Jessie Buckley and Christian Bale lead the cast.
Annette Bening plays Dr. Euphronious. Peter Sarsgaard, Penélope Cruz and Jake Gyllenhaal round out the supporting cast.
Storyline
The story unfolds in 1930s Chicago. Lonely Frank travels to request a companion from a pioneering scientist.
The pair revive a murdered young woman, and Buckley’s character becomes the Bride. The plot escalates into murder, possession, and a radical cultural movement.
Digital release details
When to Stream reports the PVOD date as Tuesday, April 7. The tracker noted Warner Bros. has not officially confirmed the date.
The film will be offered to purchase for $24.99 on Apple TV, Fandango at Home, Prime Video, and YouTube Movies & TV. Rentals are expected at $19.99 for a 48-hour window.
Box office and reception
The Bride! opened in theaters on March 6. It grossed $12.6 million domestically and $10.5 million internationally, for $23.1 million worldwide.
Variety reports the production budget was roughly $90 million before marketing costs. The film is rated R.
Critical and audience response
Rotten Tomatoes shows a 58% critics score from 304 reviews. The site’s user Popcornmeter records about a 70% fresh score from over 1,000 ratings.
Critics offered mixed reactions, praising ambition while noting uneven execution. Audiences similarly split between admiration and reservation.
Where to watch
- Apple TV — purchase and rental
- Fandango at Home — purchase and rental
- Prime Video — purchase and rental
- YouTube Movies & TV — purchase and rental
Filmogaz.com will update this report if Warner Bros. confirms a final streaming release date. Check back for any official changes.
