Cineverse has announced that “The Toxic Avenger,” a darkly comedic reimagining of Troma Entertainment’s 1984 cult classic of the same name, will hit theaters in 2025.
Directed by Macon Blair (“I Don’t Feel At Home in This World Anymore”) and starring Peter Dinklage, the reboot of “The Toxic Avenger” will premiere in an unrated version later this year.
“I am beyond grateful to the team behind ‘The Toxic Avenger’ who gave us their support and determination as we searched for the ideal distribution partner for our film,” director Blair said in a statement. “It’s so cool that people will have the chance to see this in theaters, it’s a fun, rowdy movie that you want to see with a crowd. The mutant hero crushes the bad guys with a mop: perfect fun for the whole family! Our goal has always been to preserve the heart and spirit of the original Toxie (which was burned into my brain from a young age) and try to create something that Troma fans would dig and at the same time do something fresh with the character. . Working with Lloyd and Michael from Troma has been awesome, absolutely everyone at Legendary is stars, and I can’t wait to start working with the champions at Cinverse to bring this version of Toxie to fans new and old.
In this new chapter in the franchise created by Lloyd Kaufman and Troma Entertainment, Dinklage plays downtrodden janitor Winston Gooze, who, after a freak accident, transforms into a mutant vigilante known as Toxie. “Armed with his iconic mop, the unlikely hero fights monsters, 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 offering a fresh, contemporary twist,” reads the official synopsis.
Alongside Dinklage, the film stars Kevin Bacon, Elijah Wood, Jacob Tremblay, Julia Davis and Taylour Paige.
“Michael Herz, Toxie and I wiped our tears! Macon Blair’s Fantoxic reimagining of Toxie’s life is even better than Troma’s! Troma fans will be delighted! » Kaufman said in reaction to the upcoming release of the reboot.
“’The Toxic Avenger’ is not only a great film; it’s an important question,” added Chris McGurk, president and CEO of Cineverse. “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. It’s the kind of film that major studios are hesitant to release because they dare to push the boundaries, but Cineverse is rooted in championing bold, uncompromising storytelling. We think audiences are ready – and eager – for films like this to take center stage.
Blair directed the film from a screenplay he wrote based on Kaufman’s 1984 original. The film is produced by Mary Parent, Alex Garcia, Lloyd Kaufman and Michael Herz. Executive producers include Andrew Pfeffer, Jay Ashenfelter and Macon Blair, with casting by Mark Bennett and Julie Harkin.
Blair’s off-screen collaborators include cinematographer Dana Gonzalez, production designer Alexander Cameron, editors Brett W. Bachman and James Thomas, visual effects supervisor Chris Ritvo, costume designer Vanessa Porter, and composers Will Blair and Brooke Blair.
Cineverse has acquired all theatrical, home entertainment and streaming rights in the United States and Canada through a deal with Legendary Entertainment. On behalf of Cineverse, the deal was negotiated by Gary Loffredo, General Counsel; Yolande Macias; responsible for content; and Brandon Hill, executive director, acquisitions. CAA Media Finance negotiated the deal on behalf of the filmmakers.
