Overview

• Del Toro framed the long-planned adaptation as a humanist drama, saying it is not an allegory for artificial intelligence and quipping he fears “natural stupidity” more.
• Oscar Isaac plays Victor Frankenstein opposite Jacob Elordi as the creature in the $120 million production.
• Early festival reactions span raves to pans, signaling a wide split among critics after the world premiere.
• The film is in competition for Venice’s top prize, with winners set to be announced on September 6 by Alexander Payne’s jury.
• An anti-war march was planned to conclude near the festival’s red carpet as organizers sought to draw attention to Gaza.