Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein gets 9 Oscar nominations, production design shines

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• 🔥 Quick Facts
• The Gothic Vision That Captivated the Academy
• Production Design Dominates the Competition
• Full Nomination List and Tonight’s Winners
• Del Toro’s Oscar Legacy Continues to Grow
• Will Frankenstein Join the Best Picture Winners Circle?
  • Sources

Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein just made history at tonight’s 98th Academy Awards, securing 9 Oscar nominations including the coveted Best Picture race. The gothic masterpiece stunned with multiple wins in design categories, cementing the filmmaker’s legacy as one of cinema’s most visually inventive directors.

The Gothic Vision That Captivated the Academy

Del Toro’s adaptation of Mary Shelley’s classic novel transformed the 1818 source material into a visually stunning neo-gothic experience. The film stars Oscar Isaac as Victor Frankenstein and Jacob Elordi as the Creature, alongside Mia Goth and Christoph Waltz. The director wrote, produced, and directed the film for Netflix, which released it globally in November 2025.

The film’s emotional depth and technical brilliance earned recognition from multiple Academy voters. Its story explores themes of creation, abandonment, and humanity in ways that resonated with critics and voters alike.

Production Design Dominates the Competition

Tamara Deverell’s production design work stands as the film’s architectural heart. Her intricately crafted gothic sets and carefully curated environments bring Mary Shelley’s dark world to vivid life. Set decorator Shane Vieau collaborated to create layered, emotionally rich spaces throughout the film.

The duo’s Oscar victory tonight marks their first Academy Award wins. Their achievement reflects months of meticulous planning, from ancestral homes to laboratory spaces, each location serving the film’s psychological narrative. The production design earned widespread acclaim before the Oscars, winning the Critics Choice Award earlier this year.

Full Nomination List and Tonight’s Winners

Category	Result
Best Picture	Nominated
Best Adapted Screenplay	Nominated
Best Supporting Actor	Jacob Elordi, Nominated
Production Design	WON
Costume Design	WON
Makeup and Hairstyling	WON
Cinematography	Nominated
Film Editing	Nominated
Original Score	Nominated

“All my life, I’ve been aiming towards this movie. This is what I’ve been waiting to make.”

— Guillermo del Toro, Director and Screenwriter

Del Toro’s Oscar Legacy Continues to Grow

The filmmaker enters tonight’s ceremony with an impressive track record of Oscar success. Del Toro previously won Best Director and Best Picture for The Shape of Water in 2018, plus Best Animated Feature for Pinocchio in 2023. His recognition at this year’s ceremony reinforces his status as one of contemporary cinema’s most celebrated visionary directors.

Frankenstein’s strong showing across technical categories demonstrates the film’s comprehensive craftsmanship. From the elaborate set dressing to the intricate costume work by designer Kate Hawley, every detail reflects del Toro’s meticulous directorial vision and commitment to authenticity.

Will Frankenstein Join the Best Picture Winners Circle?

Tonight’s Best Picture race remains fiercely competitive, with nine other acclaimed films vying for the industry’s highest honor. The film’s 9 nominations place it among the ceremony’s most recognized projects. Three design wins already represent a significant achievement, but the ultimate question remains whether del Toro’s gothic masterpiece will claim the night’s biggest prize and join cinema’s most celebrated films.

Sources

• The Playlist – Comprehensive coverage of Frankenstein’s Oscar wins in production design, costume design, and makeup categories
• Netflix Tudum – Official confirmation of Frankenstein’s 9 Oscar nominations and ceremony updates
• Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences – Official 98th Academy Awards nominations and winners documentation