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IMAX Sets Very Limited Run for Guillermo del Toro’s ‘Frankenstein

Netflix signals a selective theatrical strategy with a brief awards‑oriented window before the film hits streaming.

Overview

  • IMAX CEO Rich Gelfond confirmed the film will play on IMAX screens in a small number of locations beginning in a couple of weeks.
  • Deadline reports the IMAX footprint will be roughly 10 screenings, indicating an extremely narrow engagement.
  • Netflix has slated a limited theatrical rollout for October 17 ahead of a November 7 premiere on its streaming service.
  • The film premiered at the Venice Film Festival and features Jacob Elordi, Oscar Isaac, Mia Goth, and Christoph Waltz.
  • Industry coverage frames the tiny IMAX plan as a prestige play that contrasts with Netflix’s broader IMAX pact for Greta Gerwig’s Narnia in 2026.