Netflix’s New Critically Acclaimed Horror Movie Becomes Major Streaming Success

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2025 proved to be an exceptional year for horror movies, with many films surpassing expectations and becoming major hits. Sinners is gaining recognition with awards nominations following its successful theatrical release. Both Final Destination Bloodlines and The Conjuring: Last Rites achieved record-breaking numbers for their franchises, paving the way for sequels. Weapons generated considerable excitement and was a box office leader at the end of the summer. Horror fans have already enjoyed a fantastic year, and the fall brought another highly anticipated film from a beloved director, which quickly became a streaming sensation.

Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein, which had a short run in theaters, is now streaming on Netflix. It became available on November 7th and quickly rose to become the most popular movie on the platform globally and in the U.S., according to data from FlixPatrol. It’s significantly more popular than the second-ranked film, A House of Dynamite, a politically charged thriller.

Frankenstein Has Impressed Audiences and Critics

Guillermo del Toro had a long-held dream to bring Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein to the screen, and the resulting film seems to have been worth the wait. It’s been well-received by audiences streaming it and generated positive attention since its debut at the Venice Film Festival. Though perhaps not as universally praised as some of del Toro’s other movies, critics generally liked the film, highlighting its stunning visuals and emotionally powerful story about the relationship between Victor Frankenstein and his creature.

The reaction to Netflix’s Frankenstein is making it a strong contender for major awards this year. Many believe it’s the streamer’s best shot at a Best Picture nomination, especially given director Guillermo del Toro’s previous Oscar wins for The Shape of Water and Pinocchio, and the clear dedication that went into the film’s production. Actor Jacob Elordi is also a potential Best Supporting Actor nominee, with his performance as The Creature widely praised as the emotional core of the movie. As awards season progresses, positive buzz is expected to keep Frankenstein popular on Netflix for some time.

As a film fan, I’m really enjoying this ongoing collaboration between Guillermo del Toro and Netflix. After successfully launching several TV series for them, he’s now given us two feature films – first the Oscar-winning Pinocchio, and now Frankenstein. And it doesn’t stop there! They’re already planning another del Toro movie, an adaptation of The Buried Giant. It’s fascinating to see auteurs like del Toro partnering with streamers, where the pressure of box office numbers isn’t the main concern, allowing them to bring their visions to life. We’ve seen this with David Fincher’s recent films and Martin Scorsese getting projects like The Irishman and Killers of the Flower Moon made thanks to streaming platforms. So far, del Toro’s time with Netflix has been incredibly productive, and I have a feeling we’ll be seeing a lot more of their collaborations in the years to come.

The quick popularity of Frankenstein on Netflix hints that a wider release in cinemas might have been successful. Guillermo del Toro is a well-loved director, and there was a lot of anticipation for the film, suggesting many people would have gone to see it in theaters. Netflix has recently started collaborating with cinemas for certain movies (like Kpop Demon Hunters and the upcoming IMAX release of Narnia), so we might see The Buried Giant get a similar treatment when it’s finished. Del Toro is known for creating stunning and detailed worlds, and his films deserve to be experienced on the big screen before being available at home.

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2025-11-09 19:43