With Oscar Isaac and Jacob Elordi in lead roles, Netflix’s gothic horror draws praise—but fans insist Guillermo del Toro’s haunting vision deserves the big screen.
June 3, 2025 | Guillermo del Toro’s upcoming adaptation of Frankenstein has set social media abuzz following the release of its first teaser trailer at Netflix’s Tudum event. With a haunting aesthetic, star-studded cast, and del Toro’s signature gothic vision, the teaser has sparked a different kind of conversation—not just about the film’s content, but about where it should be seen.
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Slated for a direct streaming release this November on Netflix, Frankenstein stars Oscar Isaac as Victor Frankenstein, Jacob Elordi as the Monster, and features Christoph Waltz, Mia Goth, Lars Mikkelsen, David Bradley, and Charles Dance in key roles. Despite the excitement, many fans are upset that this cinematic experience won’t get a theatrical run.
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“Guillermo del Toro is for theaters, not for Netflix. All that man makes is art. Release it in theaters!” one passionate fan wrote online.
“This deserves a wide theatrical release. I will be seated,” said another.
“Watching at home will never be the same, no matter how much you spend on a TV and home theater,” added a third.
The teaser trailer gave a glimpse into the film’s intricate production design, rich atmosphere, and evocative score—elements many believe demand the immersive environment of a cinema. The film’s logline hints at an intense psychological narrative: “A brilliant but egotistical scientist brings a creature to life in a monstrous experiment that ultimately leads to the undoing of both the creator and his tragic creation.”
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Fans continue to rally on social media, urging Netflix to reconsider and release the film in cinemas worldwide before its OTT debut. As Frankenstein continues to trend, it’s clear that expectations are sky-high—and not just for the storytelling, but for the viewing experience itself.
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