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Guillermo Del Toro’s ‘Frankenstein’ Premieres at Venice to 14-Minute Ovation as Early Scores Hold in High 70s

The film now heads into awards season with a brief theatrical run Oct. 17 before Netflix streaming Nov. 7.

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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
Oscar Isaac, Mexican director and producer Guillermo Del Toro (C) and US actor Jacob Elordi (R) attend the photocall of Frankenstein. (Photo by Stefano RELLANDINI / AFP)

Overview

  • World premiere screened in Venice competition for the Golden Lion, drawing a reported 14–15 minute standing ovation.
  • Early reviews span from high praise to reservations, with Rotten Tomatoes in the high 70s and critiques noting grand scale, lavish craft and a 2½-hour runtime.
  • Oscar Isaac plays Victor Frankenstein and Jacob Elordi portrays the Creature, alongside Mia Goth and Christoph Waltz in a production reported at about $120 million.
  • Del Toro underscores practical sets over heavy CGI and presents the story as a human-centered drama, saying it is not an artificial intelligence metaphor.
  • Netflix confirms a platformed rollout: limited theatrical release on Oct. 17 followed by a global streaming debut on Nov. 7.