Guillermo del Toro's 'Frankenstein' tops Netflix charts with 29M views
What's the story
Guillermo del Toro's adaptation of Mary Shelley's Frankenstein, starring Oscar Isaac, Mia Goth, and Jacob Elordi, has taken the world by storm. The film, which had a limited theatrical release in October before hitting Netflix on November 7, has topped the English-language movie charts in an impressive 72 countries. These numbers are based on data from November 3-9, just days after its release.
Streaming success
'Frankenstein' racked up nearly 74M hours watched
Despite only being available for a few days, Frankenstein managed to rack up 29.1 million views and nearly 74 million hours watched. The film's success is a testament to del Toro's vision and the performances of its lead actors. "Seeing people embrace Frankenstein in the way I have for over 50 years now is really meaningful," said del Toro in a statement to Deadline.
Streaming rivalry
Will 'Frankenstein' be able to hold its ground?
While Frankenstein has made a strong debut, it will be interesting to see if it can maintain its top position. The film is up against stiff competition from K-Pop Demon Hunters, an animated musical that earlier this year became Netflix's most-watched film release. Despite being in the streamer's top 10 for 21 weeks now, K-Pop Demon Hunters still racked up 12.4 million views last week alone.
Film reception
Critical reception and cast of 'Frankenstein'
Apart from its streaming success, Frankenstein has also received critical acclaim. Reviewers have praised Elordi's portrayal of the Creature and del Toro's heartfelt interpretation of Shelley's classic. The film also stars Christoph Waltz and Charles Dance. You can watch it on Netflix now!