Fans are livid that Guillermo del Toro’s adaptation of the classic is going to have a direct streaming release later this year.
Frankenstein Trailer: Guillermo del Toro’s Dark Reimagining Sparks Demand for Theatrical Release
Guillermo del Toro’s highly anticipated adaptation of Mary Shelley’s classic novel Frankenstein is finally on its way. Unveiled during Netflix’s Tudum event, the first teaser trailer for the gothic horror film has already sent shivers down spines—and fans are loving it.
Set for release this November, the film stars Oscar Isaac, Jacob Elordi, and Christoph Waltz in key roles. Early reactions to the trailer have been overwhelmingly positive, with viewers praising the eerie visuals, intense performances, and del Toro’s signature dark flair.
The buzz has also ignited a growing fan movement urging Netflix to give the film a proper theatrical release. Many believe the atmospheric storytelling and haunting cinematography are best experienced on the big screen.
Fan Reactions
The two-minute teaser trailer offered a tantalizing glimpse into the film’s haunting visuals and atmospheric soundscape—and fans were quick to voice their admiration.
One viewer wrote, “Guillermo del Toro is for theaters, not for Netflix. Everything that man creates is art. Release it in theaters!” Another echoed the sentiment, saying, “This deserves a wide theatrical release. I will be seated.” A third fan added, “I think we can all agree this should hit theaters. Guillermo’s efforts deserve nothing less.”
The overwhelming consensus? Del Toro’s Frankenstein demands the grandeur of the big screen.
A comment read, “This is great! It should be released in theaters. If anyone can bring us a perfect Frankenstein movie, it’s definitely Guillermo del Toro. What do I expect from here? What this director always achieves: combining an absolutely unique horror aesthetic with a complex and deeply human story. Can’t wait!”
A second comment read, “This definitely deserves a theater release… watching at home will never be the same no matter how much you spend on a tv and home theater.” “Please release this in theaters!!! this deserves to be seen on a proper screen. I’m so pumped Frankenstein is my favorite book ever,” cried another fan.
Watch the trailer here:
Jacob Elordi will portray Frankenstein’s monster in the film. The film also stars Mia Goth, Lars Mikkelsen, David Bradley and Charles Dance. The film’s official logline reads, “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.”
