Overview
- The film begins a limited theatrical run today, with Guillermo del Toro indicating the number of theaters will expand soon, and it will stream globally on Netflix starting November 7.
- Aggregators show generally favorable reception, with roughly 81–82% on Rotten Tomatoes and about 75 on Metacritic.
- Critics praise the production design by Tamara Deverell, Dan Laustsen’s cinematography, extensive prosthetics, and Alexandre Desplat’s score.
- Jacob Elordi’s portrayal of the Creature is widely acclaimed, with strong notices also for Oscar Isaac’s Victor Frankenstein and Mia Goth.
- Common critiques focus on the 150-minute runtime and a handful of visual effects shots, as Netflix supports the rollout with new clips and an October 31 IMAX Q&A event.