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Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein Premieres at Venice, Launching Awards Run

Del Toro presents the long‑pursued adaptation as an intimate, humanist drama.

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
Director Guillermo del Toro poses 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
Composer Alexandre Desplat poses 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
Cast member Jacob Elordi poses 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

Overview

  • The film held its world premiere at the Venice Film Festival on August 30 and is in competition for the Golden Lion.
  • Netflix has set a limited theatrical release for October 17 followed by a global streaming debut on November 7.
  • Oscar Isaac plays Victor Frankenstein and Jacob Elordi portrays the creature, with Mia Goth and Christoph Waltz in supporting roles and Alexandre Desplat composing.
  • Del Toro said the movie is not a metaphor for artificial intelligence, emphasizing themes of humanity, empathy and imperfection.
  • The premiere coincides with a planned anti-war march near the festival intended to draw attention to Gaza.