Guillermo del Toro’s adaptation of Frankenstein, long awaited by fans, has finally set its release date on both theaters and Netflix. Alongside announcing the movie’s premiere, Netflix also shared two fresh posters that are available for viewing below. In the first poster, Oscar Isaac is depicted as Dr. Victor Frankenstein, standing in front of a grand window, while the second poster showcases Jacob Elordi as the Monster traversing through snow. Del Toro, who has penned and directed this film, crafts it based on Mary Shelley’s influential novel “Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus.” Del Toro’s interpretation of Frankenstein marks another adaptation of the classic story and has been a cherished endeavor for him since the early 2000s, only officially declared as a Netflix production in 2023.
straight from the source, Netflix announced the news across social media platforms. Guillermo del Toro’s adaptation of Frankenstein titled movie has been confirmed to premiere on October 17th. This Netflix original production will have a brief run in select cinemas before it becomes available for streaming on Netflix starting November 7th.
FRANKENSTEIN – The Del Toro Movie
Staring: Oscar Isaac, Jacob Elordi, Mia Goth, and Christoph Waltz
Release Dates: Hitting select theaters on October 17th, Streaming on Netflix from November 7th.
— Netflix (@netflix) August 18, 2025
Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein Will Get a Limited Theatrical Release
Netflix occasionally releases a select number of movies with award potential in theaters for a brief period, since films must spend a certain time in cinemas to be considered for awards. This limited theater run for Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein positions it as a candidate for upcoming award ceremonies and makes it available for streaming just a few weeks afterward. The R-rated movie is said to last two hours and twenty-nine minutes. The first sneak peek of Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein was premiered in June, during Netflix’s TUDUM event.
In Guillermo del Toro’s adaptation of Frankenstein, the narrative revolves around Victor Frankenstein (played by Oscar Isaac), a brilliant yet arrogant scientist who embarks on an ambitious project to create life. This experiment results in a monstrous being, whose existence sets into motion a tragic chain of events that ultimately affects both the creator and his unfortunate creation.
In the forthcoming movie, we’ll see a stellar ensemble playing key roles. Mia Goth portrays Elizabeth Lavenza, Ralph Ineson steps into Professor Krempe’s shoes, Christoph Waltz takes on Harlander, Oscar Isaac embodies Dr. Victor Frankenstein, Jacob Elordi becomes The Monster, Lars Mikkelsen is Captain Anderson, Charles Dance plays Leopold Frankenstein, Lauren Collins assumes the role of Claire Frankenstein, and Peter Millard plays Professor Stokeld.
Alexandre Desplat will be responsible for composing the music score, while Dan Laustsen will handle cinematography duties, in the upcoming movie directed by Guillermo del Toro, who is known for his distinctive adaptation of Pinocchio. Notably, Laustsen has previously collaborated with del Toro on several projects, including the gothic film Crimson Peak, the critically praised The Shape of Water, and Nightmare Alley.
Enthusiasts of Guillermo del Toro’s films have the opportunity to enjoy more of his creations on Netflix at present. Some options include “Pacific Rim” and “Pinocchio.
Movie enthusiasts can look forward to catching Guillermo del Toro’s adaptation of Frankenstein in cinemas starting October 17th, with a streaming option available on Netflix from November 7th. However, tickets for the theater release have not gone on sale just yet.
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