Wikimedia Commons/The Bride 2026 movie Movie Maggie Gyllenhaal directs Christian Bale as the monster in The Bride!, a polarizing reimagining dividing critics with its audacious style. March 22, 2026 AceShowbiz - The Bride! is generating strong and mixed reactions as it approaches its nationwide release on March 6, 2026. Directed and written by Maggie Gyllenhaal, the film stars Christian Bale as Frankenstein's monster and features a cast including Jessie Buckley, Peter Sarsgaard, Annette Bening, and Penélope Cruz.