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The Bride!

Movie· 2026· Horror· Romance

Directed by Maggie Gyllenhaal

In 1930s Chicago, Frankenstein's monster asks a scientist to build him a companion, and the reanimated woman who awakens as his bride refuses to be anyone's creation.

The Bride! arrived on HBO Max on May 22, 2026. Current US availability is unconfirmed. It opened in theaters on March 6, 2026.

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Current US catalog status not verified

Originally released on HBO Max. We haven’t independently confirmed whether it remains available there.

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Release details

Known dates and milestones

  • Released

    In theaters

    Since Mar 6

  • Released

    Rent or buy

    Since Apr 7

  • Released

    HBO Max

    Since May 22

Physical mediaPhysical release · May 19About this release

A physical edition is listed for this date by Wikipedia. Verified editions, retailers and official collectibles can appear here as they’re announced.

Cast and crew

Cast
Jessie Buckley, Christian Bale, Peter Sarsgaard, Annette Bening

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Sources and attribution

Supporting links and attribution for the dates, credits, schedules and watch options shown on this page.

  • Theatrical releaseMarch 6, 2026
    ReportedWikipedia
    “March 6, 2026: The Bride! (Warner Bros. Pictures). Maggie Gyllenhaal (director/screenplay); Jessie Buckley, Christian Bale, Peter Sarsgaard, Annette Bening, Jake Gyllenhaal, Penélope Cruz”
  • Digital purchaseApril 7, 2026
    ReportedWikipedia
    “The Bride! was released on digital streaming on April 7, 2026, and on 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray, Blu-ray, and DVD on May 19, 2026.”
  • Disc releaseMay 19, 2026
    ReportedWikipedia
    “released on 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray, Blu-ray, and DVD on May 19, 2026”
  • Streaming · HBO MaxMay 22, 2026
    ReportedStudio output deals
    “Warner Bros. Pictures: Warner Bros. Pictures films stream first on HBO Max, Warner Bros. Discovery's own service.”
  • Cast and crew data

    Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0

Release dates retain the source wording. Season history records original premieres; availability receipts identify options that can be used now or later.

Past changes2 updates

  1. Disc release date announced: May 19, 2026

    Reported by Wikipedia

  2. Digital purchase date announced: April 7, 2026

    Reported by Wikipedia

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