“A Toxic World Deserves a Toxic Hero,” states the official info, and now it’s learned Cineverse is that hero.
The good news for the Peter Dinklage The Toxic Avenger movie that got shelved last summer is that the flick is getting a theatrical release date.
The Toxic Avenger will be released as an unrated wide release on August 29, 2025, which kicks off Labor Day weekend.
The details include that Cineverse (parent company of Bloody Disgusting), who released the big hit Terrifier 3, has acquired all U.S. and Canadian theatrical, home entertainment, and streaming rights to The Toxic Avenger through a deal with Legendary Entertainment (via Deadline).
What happened?
The reboot of The Toxic Avenger got shelved last summer as rumors claimed it was “unreleasable.” However, those who saw the film at various horror film festivals have had good things to say. With 25 reviews, The Toxic Avenger has a 92% Rotten Tomatoes Score.
The general consensus from the reviews is that The Toxic Avenger remake embraces its absurdity, delivering a gory, over-the-top, and highly entertaining experience. Many reviewers praised Peter Dinklage’s dedication, the film’s practical effects, and its ability to blend outrageous humor with a surprising emotional core. It’s noted that fans of the original Troma film and schlocky, offbeat cinema will likely enjoy its unfiltered, chaotic fun.
Peter Dinklage wanted a release
Back in July of last year, Dinklage stated he still hoped it would get a release:
“No, I’m not a producer on it. I don’t know. I do want it to get out there into the world because it was a really big hit at Fantastic Fest in Austin, and Macon Blair, the writer/director who is also in The Thicket … He’s incredible. He’s one of my favorite people and favorite artists. So hopefully it will have its day in the toxic sun.”
What is The Toxic Avenger about?
The previously released official synopsis offers:
A fan favorite is reborn as filmmaker Macon Blair brings the iconic mop wielding anti-hero back to the big screen in The Toxic Avenger. The film from Legendary Entertainment is a contemporary reimagining of Troma Entertainment’s 1984 comedic action hit, The Toxic Avenger, created by genre legend, Lloyd Kaufman.
The film follows the story of struggling everyman-janitor Winston Gooze, who is transformed by a horrible toxic accident into a new evolution of hero: THE TOXIC AVENGER! Now with super-human strength and wielding a glowing mop for his unconventional weapon, he must race against time to save his son and stop a ruthless and power-hungry corporate tyrant bent on harnessing toxic superpowers to strengthen his polluted empire.
Who stars?
Uniting an exciting critically acclaimed roster of beloved actors, the cast includes Emmy Award winner Peter Dinklage (“Game of Thrones,” “The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes”), Critics Choice award winner Jacob Tremblay (“Room,” “Luca”), Independent Spirit Award winner, Taylour Paige (“Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom,” “Zola”); BAFTA award winner Julia Davis (“Sally4Ever,””Nighty Night,” “Run Rabbit Run”); Jonny Coyne (“Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom”) with SAG Award winner, Elijah Wood (“The Lord of the Rings” franchise, “Yellowjackets”) and Kevin Bacon (“City on A Hill”, “Footloose”).
Behind the movie
Blair directed the film from a screenplay he wrote based on Lloyd Kaufman’s “The Toxic Avenger” (1984). The film is produced by Mary Parent, Alex Garcia, Lloyd Kaufman and Michael Herz. The executive producers are Andrew Pfeffer, Jay Ashenfelter and Macon Blair with casting by Mark Bennett and Julie Harkin.
Blair’s collaborators behind the camera include Emmy Award winning director of photography, Dana Gonzalez; production designer Alexander Cameron; editors Brett W. Bachman and James Thomas; visual effects supervisor Chris Ritvo; costume designer Vanessa Porter; with music by Will Blair and Brooke Blair.
“A Toxic World Deserves a Toxic Hero,” states the info.
Watch The Toxic Avenger trailer:
Eyewitnesses share an exclusive first peek at The Toxic Avenger!!! @ToxicAvenger #TheToxicAvenger
— Legendary (@Legendary) September 29, 2023
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