Overview

• Netflix announced that Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein will open in select theaters on October 17, 2025, before premiering globally on Netflix on November 7.
• Del Toro describes the adaptation as the culmination of a journey spanning more than 25 years of exploring themes of creator and creation.
• Oscar Isaac stars as Victor Frankenstein opposite Jacob Elordi’s Creature, with Mia Goth as Elizabeth Lavenza and Christoph Waltz as Dr. Pretorius.
• The film carries an R rating for bloody violence and grisly images and highlights practical creature design inspired by Bernie Wrightson.
• Netflix has not disclosed how many theaters will screen the limited release or detailed any awards-qualifying strategy.