Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein delivered a strong start on Netflix, pulling in 29.1M views in its first three days. That makes it the director’s biggest Netflix debut, topping the launches of both Pinocchio and Cabinet of Curiosities. It ultimately took the number 1 spot on the global movie chart for the week ending November 9th, so let’s dive into the numbers.
Released on November 7th following a limited theatrical run, the R-rated, two-and-a-half-hour film arrives on Netflix with significant critical momentum from its Venice premiere. With a Certified Fresh and Verified Hot score and strong word of mouth, it has been trending widely across social platforms.
Topline number: Frankenstein opened at number 1 on the English Films chart with 73.6M hours watched, translating to 29.

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