Christoph Waltz is currently trending due to a combination of recent and upcoming projects in film and television, along with the renewed interest in some of his acclaimed past work.

One significant reason for his trending status is his role in Guillermo del Toro's new film, "Frankenstein," which premiered at the Venice Film Festival in August 2025 and is set for a limited theatrical release on October 17, 2025, with a wider release on Netflix following on November 7, 2025.

Additionally, Waltz stars in the action-comedy "Old Guy," which premiered at the Newport Beach Film Festival on October 17, 2024, where he also received an Icon award for his career. This film is scheduled for a wider release in select theaters and digitally on February 21, 2025.

Earlier in March 2025, it was announced that Waltz would be joining the fifth season of the popular Disney+ series "Only Murders in the Building," portraying a recurring character named Bash Steed, an artificial intelligence tycoon and murder suspect.

There's also a recent resurgence in popularity for his Oscar-winning performance as Colonel Hans Landa in Quentin Tarantino's 2009 film "Inglourious Basterds," which is "quietly climbing digital charts again" in October 2025.

Furthermore, Waltz has been involved in a social media series called "Start Making Cents" with Allianz, aimed at helping people prepare for their financial future, which also contributes to his public presence.