Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein Premieres Venice, Theaters October

Guillermo del Toro's film adaptation of Mary Shelley's Frankenstein, a project he has been dreaming of for decades, premiered at the Venice Film Festival and is poised for a major awards season push. The film stars Oscar Isaac as Victor Frankenstein and Jacob Elordi as the creature, and explores themes of humanity, vengeance, and the consequences of scientific hubris with a lavish Gothic spectacle. Del Toro emphasized his lifelong connection to the story and its monster, noting that the themes of Frankenstein have been present throughout his entire career, including in his early films like Cronos, and that the project represents a culmination of his artistic journey. Netflix plans a limited theatrical release starting October 17, followed by streaming availability in early November. Del Toro expressed contentment with Netflix's release plans despite his desire for a wider theatrical presence, reflecting on how the film industry has evolved since his previous theatrical experience with Nightmare Alley. The director described Frankenstein as a personal, almost spiritual project, likening the creature to a figure of forgiveness and imperfection that resonated deeply with his own experiences growing up.