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Netflix is sending Guillermo del Toro’s bold reimagining of Frankenstein back to cinemas for a limited U.S. engagement, complete with 35mm presentations and a director appearance. The one-week return kicks off January 16 and gives fans another chance to see the film on the big screen, in venues ranging from historic single-screen houses to IMAX auditoriums.
Where and when the film will play: dates, theaters and cities
The run begins tomorrow, January 16, and lasts one week in North America. The film will appear in 35mm prints at two landmark locations:
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- Paris Theater — New York City
- Egyptian Theatre — Los Angeles
Additional engagements will screen across the United States. Cities on the tour include:
- Chicago
- Dallas
- Philadelphia
- Atlanta
- Washington, D.C.
- Boston
- San Francisco
- Seattle
- Orlando
- Springfield, Vermont
Special screenings and a live Q&A with Guillermo del Toro
Del Toro will make an in-person appearance for a screening at the TLC Chinese IMAX, followed by a live Q&A. Exact date and time will be announced soon. These events give audiences a rare chance to hear the director discuss his creative choices face-to-face.
The decision to show parts of the run in 35mm highlights del Toro’s preference for tactile film presentation. Fans who value film prints and theatrical projection will find these screenings especially noteworthy.
Who’s in the cast and which awards the film is chasing
The director’s take on Mary Shelley’s classic features a large ensemble:
- Oscar Isaac
- Jacob Elordi
- Mia Goth
- Felix Kammerer
- David Bradley
- Lars Mikkelsen
- Christian Convery
- Charles Dance
- Christoph Waltz
Frankenstein has picked up industry attention, including nominations from SAG-AFTRA. The film is up for Cast in a Motion Picture. Jacob Elordi earned a nod for Supporting Actor. Craft awards and critics’ circle wins have added to its momentum.
Streaming impact: massive viewership and platform rankings
Netflix reports the film was a streaming hit. It ranked as the #3 most viewed movie for the second half of 2025 on the platform. The service tallied over 98 million views during that span.
Del Toro acknowledged the streaming success and said it made the decision to return the film to cinemas easier. He praised the audience response and credited his team and the devoted fanbase for the film’s wide reach.
Del Toro on cinematic scale and the fight for big ideas
Speaking at the 2025 Venice Film Festival, del Toro emphasized the importance of ambition in cinema. He argued filmmakers must think big, not only about visuals but about the scope of ideas and artistry.
He also reflected on how release formats can shape a film’s fate. Del Toro pointed to past releases that faced unlucky timing, including competing studio pictures and pandemic disruptions, as reminders that exhibition is unpredictable.
What this return means for audiences and theaters
- More opportunities to see the film the way the director intended.
- Live appearances and Q&As that add context to the viewing.
- A celebration of film projection formats such as 35mm and IMAX.
