Guillermo Del Toro’s ‘Frankenstein’ Gets Theatrical And Netflix Dates
Netflix's gothic retelling of Frankenstein will premiere at Venice and screen at TIFF before its October 17 theatrical release, aiming for Oscar eligibility with a 2.5-hour runtime.
- Netflix will release Guillermo del Toro's Frankenstein in select theaters on October 17, 2025, before debuting it on Netflix on November 7, 2025.
- Del Toro has pursued this adaptation for over 25 years, aiming to include parts of Mary Shelley's novel typically omitted in other versions.
- The film stars Oscar Isaac as Victor Frankenstein, Jacob Elordi as the Creature, and Mia Goth as Elizabeth, and explores the tragic relationship between creator and creation.
- Del Toro reflected that the project represents the peak of a lifelong pursuit, while Isaac described his role as an unforgettable and defining experience.
- The limited theatrical release covers about 600 North American theaters, suggesting Netflix's intent to balance a traditional rollout with streaming distribution.
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Read Full ArticleNetflix and Guillermo del Toro's Frankenstein movie is getting a theatrical release after all
Netflix announced Monday its upcoming Frankstein film will receive a limited theatrical run in "select" theaters prior to hitting its streaming service. Guillermo del Toro's next feature will hit theaters on Oct. 17, three weeks before it makes it Netflix debut on Nov. 7. At this time, Netflix hasn't announced where or how many theaters Frankenstein will screen in.
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