Netflix Brings Its Gothic Epic to Venice on August 30, Kicking Off an Awards-Bound Run Before Theaters and Streaming”

August 21, 2025 — Guillermo del Toro’s long-gestating adaptation of Frankenstein will officially have its world premiere at the 82nd Venice International Film Festival on August 30, more than a year in the making.

A Long-Time Vision Comes to Life

Nearly two decades after first expressing his desire to adapt Mary Shelley’s iconic novel—originally planned back in 2008—del Toro finally brings his deeply emotional version to the big stage. His transformation of the classic tale shifts away from conventional horror, instead reimagining it as a story about empathy, forgiveness, and humanity.

A Star-Studded Gothic Ensemble

The film stars Oscar Isaac as Victor Frankenstein and Jacob Elordi as the Creature, alongside a powerhouse supporting cast including Mia Goth, Christoph Waltz, Charles Dance, Felix Kammerer, Lars Mikkelsen, and David Bradley.

Venice: The Launch of Its Global Journey

Del Toro’s Frankenstein will debut in official competition at Venice—a key summer platform for awards-season hopefuls. The festival runs from August 27 to September 6, and the film is sure to draw critical attention alongside other high-profile premieres.

What’s Next for the Film’s Release

Following its Venice debut, Frankenstein will hit theaters in select cities starting October 17, before hitting Netflix worldwide on November 7, setting the stage for both cinematic and digital audiences to experience del Toro’s epic.

A Cinematic Vision with Emotional Weight

From his loyal collaborators—Oscar and Jacob, to composer Alexandre Desplat—Frankenstein promises to be visually haunting and emotionally rich. Del Toro himself insists it’s not a horror film, but rather a deeply human story about connection and the search for belonging.