Guillermo del Toro’s 'Frankenstein' hits 29.1 million views in first three days on Netflix

'Frankenstein' attained 29.1 million views in its first three days on Netflix, topping the platform’s global film list

Director Guillermo del Toro’s latest film Frankenstein reached 29.1 million views within its first three days on Netflix, according to a report from the streaming service.

The film premiered on Netflix globally on November 7 2025, following a limited theatrical release beginning October 17. It ranked at number one on Netflix’s English-language film chart during that week, appearing in the Top 10 list in 93 countries and claiming the top spot in 72 markets. 

In comparison, another recent Netflix film, A House of Dynamite, logged 22.1 million views in its first three days. Analysts interpret the performance of Frankenstein as a strong indication of the film’s global appeal and the effectiveness of its release strategy.

No detailed breakdown of regional viewership or hours watched was provided by Netflix in the announcement, although one industry article estimated around 73.6 million hours viewed during the same timeframe. 

Fans on social media responded rapidly to the release, with numerous posts celebrating the achievement and discussing the film’s adaptation of Mary Shelley’s classic novel. 

Fans on X reacted strongly to the streaming figures for Frankenstein, with one user posting: “29.1 M views in 3 days? Now that’s a wake-up call for the big leagues.”

The reported figures position Frankenstein as one of the most successful Netflix movie debuts of 2025, reinforcing the director’s track record of combining strong visual storytelling with wide streaming reach.