Overview
- Netflix’s Top 10 lists rank the film as the No. 1 English title with 29.1 million views in its first three days, topping charts in 72 countries and placing in the Top 10 in 93.
- After a limited October theatrical run to qualify for awards, the film began streaming globally on November 7 and continues to play in select theaters.
- Prosthetics artist Mike Hill says Jacob Elordi’s full-body application was performed about 20 times, reflecting a production ethos that prioritized practical makeup over heavy VFX.
- Reviews highlight a compassionate, articulate Creature and notable departures from Mary Shelley’s text, including a reimagined Elizabeth with scientific agency and altered family dynamics.
- Critical response emphasizes lavish craft and performances with some pacing critiques, and del Toro has indicated he does not plan a direct sequel, saying the film closes his monster cycle.