By Stig Editor 
BREAKING NEWS: Guillermo del Toro’s FRANKENSTEIN Electrifies the Oscars With 9 Nominations — Jacob Elordi Makes History With First-Ever Nom
Hollywood is officially buzzing.
In a stunning awards-season moment, Guillermo del Toro’s dark reimagining of FRANKENSTEIN has stormed the 2026 Academy Awards, landing an impressive 9 Oscar nominations including a career-defining first-time nomination for Jacob Elordi.
The visionary filmmaker, known for turning fantasy into cinematic poetry, has once again proven his mastery. But this time, the spotlight is blazing especially bright on Elordi, whose haunting performance has catapulted him into Oscar history.
FRANKENSTEIN — Full List of Oscar Nominations
The film earned nominations in major and technical categories, cementing its place as one of the year’s most powerful cinematic achievements:
• Best Picture
• Best Supporting Actor: Jacob Elordi (FIRST Oscar nomination)
• Best Adapted Screenplay
• Best Cinematography
• Best Original Score
• Best Costume Design
• Best Makeup and Hairstyling
• Best Production Design
• Best Sound
Jacob Elordi’s Oscar Moment Has Arrived
Once known primarily for his breakout roles, Jacob Elordi has officially crossed into elite Hollywood territory. His nomination marks a major turning point one that fans and critics alike are calling long overdue.
Social media erupted within minutes of the announcement:
“Jacob Elordi getting an Oscar nod feels unreal.”
“Guillermo del Toro did it AGAIN.”
“FRANKENSTEIN just became the film to beat.”
Why FRANKENSTEIN Is Dominating the Conversation
Del Toro’s FRANKENSTEIN isn’t just a film it’s an emotional, visual, and technical triumph. From breathtaking cinematography to chilling makeup and immersive sound design, the film has been praised for pushing boundaries while honoring a classic story.
Industry insiders now see it as a serious Best Picture contender, with momentum building fast ahead of Oscar night.
Awards Season Just Got Darker And More Exciting
With 9 nominations under its belt and a rising star making history, FRANKENSTEIN has officially become one of the most talked-about films of the year.