Overview
- Del Toro announced the film is now the top title on Netflix after its Nov. 7 streaming release, thanking viewers in a post to fans.
- The release capped an awards-courting run that included a Venice competition premiere with a lengthy ovation and a selective October theatrical bow.
- Jacob Elordi’s transformation into the Creature involved about 10–11 hours of daily prosthetic work using 42 pieces, showcased in widely shared behind-the-scenes video.
- Production overcame a late shakeup when Andrew Garfield departed weeks before filming, with Elordi stepping in as the design was reworked on a compressed timeline.
- Critics and audiences are discussing Del Toro’s departures from Mary Shelley’s novel, noting an emotionally driven take that emphasizes craft and performance.