Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein Ditches Netflix for Deluxe Physical Release

Physical media enthusiasts have cause to celebrate: Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein is receiving a sophisticated, deluxe physical release from the Criterion Collection this autumn. The timing is perfect, allowing you to seamlessly integrate this haunting masterpiece into your upcoming Halloween viewing rotation.

<p>Before diving into the comprehensive suite of supplemental material, feast your eyes on this striking cover art designed by <a href="https://denverbalbaboco.com/projects/WXqEDQ?album_id=10214481" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Denver Balbaboco</a>:</p>

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<p>The Criterion edition is a cinephile's dream, featuring the main film alongside <em>Frankenstein: The Reborn Cut</em>—a director's cut extending the runtime by eight minutes for a total of 158 minutes. The package also includes the making-of documentary <em>The Anatomy Lesson: Director’s Cut</em>, extensive cast and crew interviews, and more. Collectors can choose between a $59.95 four-disc 4K Blu-ray set, a $49.95 two-disc Blu-ray, or a $29.95 three-disc DVD. All formats are currently available for preorder at <a href="https://www.criterion.com/films/35825-frankenstein" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Criterion's official website</a> with a 20% discount.</p>

<p>Mark your calendars: Guillermo del Toro's <em>Frankenstein</em> arrives on shelves October 27.</p>

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<p>While Netflix is historically hesitant to offer physical releases for its library, the platform has made noteworthy exceptions for del Toro. His <em>Pinocchio</em> received the Criterion treatment in 2023, following similar prestige releases for acclaimed works like <em>The Irishman</em>, <em>Roma</em>, <em>Okja</em>, and <em>The Power of the Dog</em>. </p>

<p>This adaptation offers a faithful, evocative take on Mary Shelley’s 1818 classic. Starring Oscar Isaac as the tormented Victor Frankenstein and Jacob Elordi as his tragic creation, the film debuted on Netflix following a brief theatrical engagement. It has garnered significant praise, holding an 84% score on <a href="https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/frankenstein_2025" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Rotten Tomatoes</a>. In our own review, we highlighted Elordi’s performance as the standout element of the production.</p>

<p><em>Frankenstein</em> joins a stacked lineup of spooky arrivals from <a href="https://www.criterion.com/shop/browse?popular=coming-soon" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Criterion’s October catalog</a>, which also features highly anticipated releases such as <em>The Silence of the Lambs</em> and <em>The Shout</em>.</p>

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Source: Polygon