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Del Toro’s ‘Frankenstein’ Premieres at Venice to Prolonged Ovation as Early Reviews Vary

Netflix positions the $120 million, craft-driven production for awards with a brief theatrical run before a November streaming debut.

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Cast members Christoph Waltz, Felix Kammerer, Oscar Isaac, Jacob Elordi and Mia Goth pose during a photocall for the movie "Frankenstein" in competition, at the 82nd Venice International Film Festival, in Venice, Italy, August 30, 2025. REUTERS/Remo Casilli
Guillermo del Toro's adaptation of Frankenstein, set for a limited October release and streaming on Netflix, stars Oscar Isaac and Jacob Elordi. (Photo by Tiziana FABI / AFP)

Overview

  • The Venice world premiere drew an estimated 14–15 minute standing ovation in the Sala Grande.
  • The film is competing for the Golden Lion, with winners set to be announced on September 6 by the Alexander Payne-led jury.
  • Netflix has dated a limited theatrical rollout for October 17 followed by a global streaming release on November 7.
  • Early reviews are varied, praising the lavish, tactile design and ambition while questioning the two-and-a-half-hour runtime and tonal balance.
  • Guillermo del Toro rejected AI interpretations, describing the film as an emotional study of humanity and saying, “I’m not afraid of artificial intelligence. I’m afraid of natural stupidity.”