Following Visionary and Directing honors at the Palm Springs International Film Awards, Guillermo del Toro's Frankenstein won four awards at the 31st Critics Choice Awards on January 4, 2026. With 11 nominations, the Netflix film triumphed in technical categories and Jacob Elordi's supporting performance.
Building on the momentum from the January 3 Visionary Award shared with stars Jacob Elordi, Oscar Isaac, and Mia Goth, and del Toro's Creative Impact in Directing Award on January 4 at Palm Springs, Guillermo del Toro's Frankenstein dominated at the 31st Critics Choice Awards that evening. The Netflix release, streaming since November 7, 2025, secured best production design, best costume design, best hairstyling and makeup, and best supporting actor for Jacob Elordi.
This gothic take on Mary Shelley's classic—exploring fatherhood, isolation, and forgiveness through del Toro's dark fantasy lens—continues to garner acclaim. Elordi's portrayal of the Creature has been a standout, as highlighted in event coverage. Other winners included Amy Madigan (best supporting actress, Weapons) and Miles Caton (best young actor/actress, Sinners), but Frankenstein's technical and emotional strengths propelled its early awards-season success.
