Overview

• Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein will premiere on August 30 at the Venice Film Festival.
• Netflix confirmed a three-week exclusive theatrical window starting October 17 ahead of a November 7 streaming launch.
• Del Toro rejected green screen and AI, commissioning 360-degree practical sets and emphasizing traditional craftsmanship.
• Jacob Elordi described an arduous transformation for the Creature, spending roughly 10–18 hours in prosthetics and often starting makeup overnight.
• Recent details include a 149-minute runtime, Mia Goth performing a dual role, and a production spanning about 120 days on a budget near $120 million.