Guillermo del Toro will have a special premiere of Frankenstein before it hits theaters.

Guillermo del Toro is ready to dazzle with its long-awaited version of Frankenstein , and the first official preview will take place before its arrival in theaters: the Morelia International Film Festival (FICM) will be the venue chosen for its exclusive premiere. This presentation will be part of the special program for the 23rd edition of the festival, which will be held from October 10 to 19 in the capital of Michoacán.

This gala screening will not only mark the film's world premiere, but also reaffirms FICM's position as a key platform for arthouse cinema, capable of attracting internationally acclaimed projects. The decision to present Frankenstein in Morelia underscores the Guadalajara-born filmmaker's connection to Mexican cinema and the national audience, despite the production being backed by Netflix.

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The film will have a limited run in select theaters following the festival, including its arrival in Mexican theaters on October 23. It will be available globally on Netflix starting November 7. However, Morelia will be the location where the film will be released for the first time, consolidating the festival as the epicenter for major premieres in Latin America.

A unique take on Mary Shelley's classic

With a deeply emotional, dark, and visually powerful approach, Del Toro's adaptation seeks to go beyond the monster myth to explore the human, philosophical, and aesthetic dimensions of the original text. The cast is led by Oscar Isaac as Victor Frankenstein and Jacob Elordi in the role of the creature. They are joined by figures such as Mia Goth, Christoph Waltz, Felix Kammerer, Lars Mikkelsen, Charles Dance, David Bradley and Christian Convery.

From the first visual trailers, the production has focused on mystery, hiding the faces of its protagonists and keeping the appearance of its main characters a secret, which has raised even more expectations for the film. Everything indicates that Del Toro will offer one of his most personal works, blending his love of gothic horror with a sensitive and artistic approach to literary classics.

Del Toro won't be attending, but the festival is packed with stars.

Although Guillermo del Toro will not be able to attend the event in Morelia in person due to work commitments, his artistic presence will be more than evident through the screening of Frankenstein. According to festival director Daniela Michel, the director remains deeply committed to Mexico and to cinema, and his decision to premiere his film here clearly demonstrates this.

In addition to this highly anticipated premiere, FICM 2025 will feature other notable international presences. Juliette Binoche will return to the festival to present her new work, while Iranian director Jafar Panahi—recent winner of the Palme d'Or at Cannes for It Was Just an Accident—will be one of the special guests of honor.

So, The Morelia International Film Festival is gearing up to be the launching pad for one of the most anticipated films of the year, while celebrating global talent and reaffirming its place as a benchmark for arthouse cinema worldwide.

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