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Del Toro’s Frankenstein Builds Momentum With New Clip and Soaring Audience Scores

The limited theatrical release leads into a November 7 Netflix debut.

Overview

  • Guillermo del Toro’s three-part adaptation is now playing in select theaters and will stream globally on Netflix on November 7.
  • A new clip unveiled during Oscar Isaac’s Tonight Show appearance teases Victor Frankenstein’s early experiment as press interviews explore the film’s emotional themes.
  • Early reception is strong, with Rotten Tomatoes showing about 87% from critics and roughly 98% audience approval.
  • Reviews widely praise Jacob Elordi’s empathetic performance as the Creature and the production’s tactile craft, including extensive practical effects and long prosthetic sessions.
  • Del Toro says he cast performers “for their eyes,” while a minority of critics raise concerns about the film’s length and stylized aesthetic.