Frankenstein (The Criterion Collection) [Blu-ray]

Frankenstein (The Criterion Collection) is a two-Blu-ray special edition of Guillermo del Toro’s film, with both the theatrical version and an extended director’s cut plus a collection of supplemental features. The listing also reports Dolby Atmos soundtracks for both cuts.

At a glance

Includes the theatrical version and the extended The Reborn Cut, each described as a 4K digital master with Dolby Atmos soundtrack.
Supplementary material spans a making-of documentary, craft conversations, moderated Q&As, a composer interview, a trailer and an essay.
English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing and English descriptive audio are listed.

Price

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Reference price: ~~$49.95~~

Price checked: Nov 11, 2026

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Pros and cons

Pros

Two distinct cuts give viewers a choice between the theatrical presentation and an extended director’s cut.
The listed extras offer substantial filmmaking context, including commentary, a new making-of documentary and conversations with cast and crew.

Technical specifications

14 specifications

Disc and film details
Media format	Blu-ray
Run time	2 hours and 30 minutes
MPAA rating	R (Restricted)
Director	Guillermo del Toro
Actors	Christoph Waltz, Jacob Elordi, Oscar Isaac
Subtitles	English
Studio	The Criterion Collection

Edition features
Disc edition	DIRECTOR-APPROVED TWO-BLU-RAY SPECIAL EDITION
Theatrical version	4K digital master of the theatrical version of the film, with Dolby Atmos soundtrack
Audio commentary	New audio commentary on The Reborn Cut featuring director Guillermo del Toro
Accessibility audio and subtitles	English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing and English descriptive audio
Printed material	An essay by scholar and author Christopher Frayling

Dimensions and installation
Dimensions listed	1 x 1 x 1 inches; 3.68 ounces

Listing details
Release date	October 27, 2026

What to know before buying

The listing’s release date is October 27, 2026, confirm timing and the selected edition before ordering. The customer feedback supplied reports mixed reactions to the movie and playback, including a report that the Theatrical Cut disc would not play, this is an individual complaint, not proof of a general disc defect.

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Viewers seeking both the theatrical cut and an extended director’s cut on Blu-ray.
Criterion collectors interested in filmmaker commentary, production features and an included essay.

Less suited to

Buyers specifically seeking a 4K UHD disc rather than the listed Blu-ray format.
Anyone who wants only the film without documentary, interview or essay extras.

Frankenstein (The Criterion Collection) [Blu-ray] · photo 2 — Additional product photo 2

Customer reviews on Amazon

4 / 5 · 35 ratings

5 stars58%58%
4 stars16%16%
3 stars10%10%
2 stars4%4%
1 star12%12%

Customer feedback is mixed on the movie itself: some customers call it wonderful, while others are disappointed. Appearance receives positive comments, including descriptions of the film as beautiful looking. Playback concerns are also reported, with one comment describing a Theatrical Cut disc that would not play. The aggregate is 4.0 out of 5 from 35 global ratings, but that score does not explain the differing reactions or establish how common playback problems are.

Positive themes

Customers describe the film’s appearance as beautiful looking.

Negative themes

A customer reports that the Theatrical Cut disc would not play.

Mixed feedback

Feedback on the movie’s quality is mixed, with some finding it wonderful and others expressing disappointment.

Frequently asked questions

Which versions of Frankenstein are listed?

The two-Blu-ray special edition lists the theatrical version and Frankenstein: The Reborn Cut, described as an extended director’s cut.

What bonus features are included?

The listing names commentary, a making-of documentary, craft conversations, moderated Q&As, a composer interview, a trailer and an essay.

Is this a 4K UHD disc?

The product is listed as Blu-ray. The description says each version is presented from a 4K digital master, which is not the same as saying the discs are 4K UHD.