The most anticipated movie of the year is already the most watched movie on Netflix worldwide

On November 7, Guillermo del Toro’s interpretation of Mary Shelley’s classic tale of Frankenstein premiered on Netflix.

Within the first few days of its release, the film has already reached the top spot as the most watched movie on the service globally.

The film has been met with great interest and publicity, and the high viewing figures are a testament to the anticipation that had built up prior to its release.

Frankenstein was one of the most anticipated films of 2025, and indications are that viewers have embraced the new version of the classic material.

Classic tale in a new wrapping

The plot of the movie is based on Mary Shelley’s 1818 novel where scientist Victor Frankenstein creates a living creature in a daring experiment.

The movie follows the consequences of his actions and the relationship between the creator and the creature.

Guillermo del Toro has chosen to emphasize the humanity and tragedy of the story in this version, and the film has a distinctive visual style that is characteristic of the director’s previous works.

Critics praise the film’s look and acting

Frankenstein has received positive reviews from several international media outlets.

On the review site Rotten Tomatoes, the film currently has a critics score of 85 percent and has been labeled “Fresh”, which means that it is viewed as a positive movie.

Several reviewers highlight Jacob Elordi’s performance as the creature as one of the film’s strongest elements.

One reviewer writes that the movie is “an epic and visually stunning interpretation where the most touching moments are found in the humanity displayed by the creature”.

Another notes that “Del Toro throws everything into the story, creating a universe characterized by exaggerated gothic, magnificent scenery and intense emotion”.

Despite the movie’s running time of two and a half hours and its heavy visual style, this is considered by many to be part of its charm.

Several reviewers acknowledge that the style can be overwhelming, but at the same time that it is this very look that sets the film apart from other interpretations of the same story.

With its success on Netflix, Frankenstein has cemented itself as one of the most talked about film projects of the year.