US EditionDel Toro's 'Frankenstein' Gets Theatrical and Netflix Release Dates
Guillermo del Toro's adaptation emphasizes emotional depth and fidelity to Mary Shelley's novel, featuring an 18-month production journey and a limited theatrical run before Netflix streaming.
- Guillermo del Toro directed a new film adaptation of Mary Shelley's Frankenstein, releasing in select theaters on October 17, 2025, and streaming on Netflix November 7.
- Del Toro pursued this project for over a decade and spent the last 18 months realizing his vision that includes the novel's framing and Arctic sequences.
- The story opens in the Arctic with a Danish sea captain's crew rescuing an injured Victor Frankenstein and introduces his tragic creation, emphasizing their complex relationship.
- Oscar Isaac stars as Victor and Jacob Elordi as the Creature, whose performances convey deep vulnerability and torment amid striking physical sets and a score by Alexandre Desplat.
- The limited theatrical run aims for Oscar eligibility and builds anticipation for a cinematic event exploring tragedy, morality, and the responsibilities of creation.
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'Frankenstein' review: monstrously good gothic spine-tingler
Guillermo Del Toro has built his career on beautifully haunted reimaginings of dark tales, so an adaptation of Mary Shelley’s classic Frankenstein is a match made in goth heaven. Produced for Netflix and sticking closely to the 1818 novel, the end result is an achingly gorgeous film that allows his monster-loving sensibilities and signature style to come to the fore. This take on Frankenstein begins in the frozen Arctic with Captain Anderson (La…
‘Frankenstein’ Review: Guillermo del Toro Transcends Horror in Emotionally Charged Take on Mary Shelley Led by Oscar Isaac and Jacob Elordi
Oscar Isaac and Jacob Elordi star in 'Frankenstein,' Guillermo del Toro's sumptuous retelling for Netflix of Mary Shelley's Gothic novel.
Get ready for a haunting experience: Guillermo del Toro's Frankenstein hits theaters this October ahead of its Netflix release
This could be a potential Academy Award nominee. Guillermo del Toro's highly anticipated adaptation of Frankenstein is finally making its way to theaters, and fans couldn'
Guillermo del Toro's Frankenstein is Coming to Netflix in November
Netflix announced Monday that Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein has both a theatrical release date and a streaming release date. In a rare move from the streamer, the film, starring Oscar Isaac, Jacob Elordi, Mia Goth, and Christoph Waltz will begin with a short run in select theaters on October 17 and will start streaming on […] The post Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein is Coming to Netflix in November appeared first on Cord Cutters News.
Mexico City, Mexico.- Director Guillermo del Toro’s ‘Frankenstein’ film will have a limited premiere in cinemas, as it was initially intended only for streaming, however, the good reception of the audience will take it to the big screen, shortly before its premiere in Netflix. The film inspired by Mary Shelly’s novel will compete for the Golden Lion at the Venice Film Festival 2025, this is one of the most prestigious awards of international cin…
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