Overview

• The world premiere on August 31 at the Venice Film Festival drew sustained applause estimated at roughly 13 to 14 minutes, according to industry outlets.
• Del Toro was visibly moved during the ovation, with Oscar Isaac and Jacob Elordi also emotional as the team embraced on stage.
• Netflix has slated the streaming debut for November 7, following the film’s festival exposure and late-stage publicity.
• The cast features Isaac, Elordi, Mia Goth, Felix Kammerer, Christoph Waltz and Charles Dance in a high-profile ensemble.
• The film adapts Mary Shelley’s classic novel and caps a yearlong rollout that included first-look images and a Tudum trailer.