
2025 has arrived, and one of the year’s most anticipated films is Macon Blair’s remake of The Toxic Avenger. After its world premiere to overwhelmingly positive reactions, the film has been in release limbo—until now.
Cineverse, fresh off its success with Terrifier 3, has swooped in to save the day, announcing plans to release the Peter Dinklage-led film later this year. This reimagining of the cult classic follows Dinklage as a struggling dad trying to reconnect with his family. After a horrific accident, he transforms into Toxie, unleashing a chaotic mix of ooze, gore, and violence in a film that honors the Tromaville legacy.
The cast also includes Kevin Bacon, Elijah Wood, Jacob Tremblay, Julia Davis, and Taylour Paige. Stay tuned for more updates on this highly anticipated release!
LOS ANGELES, January 2025 -- Cineverse
(Nasdaq: CNVS), a next-generation entertainment studio, today announced the highly anticipated theatrical release of
The Toxic Avenger, a daring and darkly comedic reimagining of the cult-classic franchise that first took the world by storm in the 1980s. Directed by
Macon Blair (I Don’t Feel at Home in This World Anymore) and starring Emmy and Golden Globe winner
Peter Dinklage (Game of Thrones), this fresh take on the beloved anti-hero known as “Toxie” will premiere as an unrated wide release later this year. Cineverse acquired all U.S. and Canadian theatrical, home entertainment, and streaming rights
through a deal with Legendary Entertainment.
In this bold new chapter of the classic midnight movie franchise created by Lloyd Kaufman and Troma Entertainment; a shocking accident transforms downtrodden janitor Winston Gooze (Dinklage) into a mutant vigilante. Armed with his signature mop, the
unlikely hero battles freaks, gangsters and corrupt CEOs while trying to save his relationship with his son. The story channels the subversive gonzo energy of the original
Toxic Avenger while delivering a fresh, contemporary twist. The film features an all-star cast beyond Dinklage, including
Kevin Bacon, Elijah Wood, Jacob Tremblay, Julia Davis, and
Taylour Paige. Tackling themes of corporate greed and systemic social injustice, it is as outrageous and hilarious as it is relevant, with timely commentary drawn straight from today’s headlines.
Opening to critical acclaim at Fantastic Fest, The Toxic Avenger has been hailed as a riotous blend of social satire, inventive gore, and unexpected heart. With a 92% score on Rotten Tomatoes, the film reaffirms the enduring power of subversive cinema to captivate
and challenge audiences.
“The Toxic Avenger isn’t just a great film; it’s an important one,” said
Cineverse Chairman and CEO Chris McGurk. “Peter Dinklage’s transformative performance and Macon Blair’s fearless direction deliver a story that speaks to the anxieties of our time with outrageous humor and unflinching creativity. This is the kind of movie
that major studios are averse to release because it dares to push boundaries, but Cineverse is rooted in championing bold, uncompromising storytelling. We believe audiences are ready – and eager – for films like this to take center stage.”
In reaction to the upcoming release, Lloyd Kaufman, President of Troma and creator of The Toxic Avenger commented, “Michael Herz, Toxie, and I have mopped our tears away! Macon Blair’s Fantoxic reimagining of Toxie’s life is even better than Troma’s!
The Troma Fans will be ecstatic!”
“We are proud to be growing a reputation as the home for iconic franchises that have incredibly passionate fan bases who just want to see their favorite stories on the big screen,” added
Cineverse Chief Content Officer Yolanda Macias. “This wouldn’t be possible without the support of indie film and bold filmmakers that come from visionaries like Mary Parent and Legendary who were determined to figure out a smart way to get this film
into theaters. We are grateful for their partnership and excited to bring this big budget remake of this story to everyone who, like us, can't wait to see Toxie back in theaters.”
"I'm beyond grateful to the team behind The Toxic Avenger who were so supportive and steady-handed as we searched for the perfect distribution partner for our film,” said Director Macon Blair. “It's so cool that folks will have the chance to see
this in theaters, it's a fun rowdy movie you wanna see with a crowd. Mutant hero smashes bad guys with a mop: perfect entertainment for the whole family! Our goal was always to preserve the heart and spirit of the original Toxie (which was seared into my brain
at a very young age) and try to make something that Troma fans would dig and at the same time do something with the character that feels fresh. Lloyd and Michael at Troma have been a blast to work with, absolutely everyone at Legendary are stars, and I can't
wait to start working with the champs at Cinverse to bring this version of Toxie to fans new and old."
Macon 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.
On behalf of Cineverse the deal was negotiated by Chief Legal Officer, Gary Loffredo, Chief Content Officer, Yolanda Macias and Executive Director, Acquisitions, Brandon Hill. CAA Media Finance brokered the deal on behalf of the filmmakers.
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