Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein will receive the Gotham Vanguard Tribute at the 35th Annual Gotham Film Awards.
The Vanguard Tribute was established to recognize pioneering films that push the boundaries of cinema through fearless artistic choices. The event will celebrate Del Toro and starring roles for Oscar Isaac and Jacob Elordi in a re-adaptation of Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein.
“Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein has captivated audiences for more than 200 years, and Guillermo del Toro’s epic adaptation reminds us why this story continues to endure,” said Jeffrey Sharp, Executive Director of The Gotham Film & Media Institute, in a statement.
He continues, “Guillermo, Oscar, and Jacob have created something truly breathtaking — a film that honors the literary legacy while boldly exploring profound questions about what it means to be human. Their collaboration embodies the melding of creativity, talent, and vision that The Gotham aspires to celebrate.”
Isaac plays the brilliant but tortured scientist Victor Frankenstein, who embarks on an ego-driven quest to bring new life into this world, resulting in the Creature, played by Jacob Elordi. Joined by Mia Goth as Victor’s wife, Elizabeth, and Christoph Waltz as Harlander, Elizabeth’s uncle, the film focuses on the story of the bond between the scientist and his creation.
The film had its world premiere at the Venice International Film Festival and will be in select theaters on October 17th and will be globally available on Netflix, November 7th.
Del Toro was previously honored by The Gotham in 2006 with the Director Tribute alongside Alfonso Cuarón and Alejandro González Iñárritu. Isaac is a three-time Gotham nominee for Outstanding Performance, and Jacob Elordi is being recognized by The Gotham for the first time.
Winners of the 35th Annual Gotham Film Awards will be honored at the awards ceremony at Cipriani Wall Street on Monday, December 1st, 2025. Nominees will be announced on October 28th, 2025.
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