Guillermo del Toro screenings Cronos and Frankenstein free in CDMX

Free public screenings of Guillermo del Toro’s films Cronos and Frankenstein will take place in Mexico City this October, offering a dual look at the director’s career. The events are scheduled for October 28 and 30, with no tickets or reservations required, though entry is subject to venue capacity.

What is screening?

The programming highlights two distinct eras of Del Toro’s work. Cronos (1992/1993), his feature debut, explores immortality through an antique dealer who discovers a mysterious scarab mechanism Source: Milenio. Frankenstein (2025), a recent adaptation of Mary Shelley’s novel, stars Oscar Isaac and Jacob Elordi, focusing on the creator-creature dynamic from both perspectives Source: Excélsior.

Schedule and Venues

Both films are located in the Gustavo A. Madero borough:

• Cronos: Wednesday, Oct 28 at 17:00. Venue: FARO Indios Verdes (Av. Huitzilihuitl 51). Part of the Muestra del Patrimonio Audiovisual 2026 Source: Infobae.
• Frankenstein: Friday, Oct 30 at 12:00 and 17:00. Venue: Centro Cultural Futurama (Otavalo 7). Part of a horror film cycle Source: Milenio.

Access Details

All functions are open to the general public without prior registration. Attendees are advised to arrive early due to limited seating. The Cronos screening is organized by federal and university cultural institutions, while Frankenstein is part of a broader terror cinema series including titles like Hereditary Source: Infobae.