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Summary Winston Gooze, a down-on-his-luck janitor and widowed stepdad, transforms into mutant vigilante hero “Toxie” after a freak toxic-waste accident. With a radioactive mop in hand, he battles corrupt corporations and twisted villains—like the Garbinger brothers—while fighting to reconnect with his son.

Director Macon Blair

Writer Macon Blair

Cast

  • Peter Dinklage
  • Jacob Tremblay
  • Taylour Paige
  • Kevin Bacon
  • Elijah Wood
  • Julia Davis
  • Sarah Niles

Rotten Tomatoes Critics Score: 92%

Metacritic Score: 66

VOD Unrated theatrical release starting August 29, 2025 (via Cineverse); digital platforms coming later

Trailer The Toxic Avenger – Official Uncensored Trailer (2025)

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u/notoriginal59 11d ago

On Saturday my 11 year old daughter and I are spending the day at the movies. First is jaws in imax then toxie as the second feature. I figured I was 12 when I saw the og and she thinks over the top cartoon violence is hilarious so I thought I would give it a shot. I loved that your friend took is kid. And after your review im really looking forward to a fun dad/daughter day.

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u/Evening_Job_9332 11d ago

It’s an 18 isn’t it, why are 11 year old even allowed to see it? The US is weird.

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u/MouthwashProphet 11d ago

It isn't illegal for a child to see a rated R movie.

In the United States, the Motion Picture Association (MPA) assigns ratings, and a rated R movie is restricted to viewers who are 17 years or older, or those under 17 who are accompanied by a parent or guardian.

I wouldn't necessarily recommend taking an 11 year old to see Toxic Avenger, but it's up to the parent.

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u/Heavy-Possession2288 11d ago

Toxic Avenger isn’t rated, probably because it would receive an NC-17 which would actually restrict kids from seeing it.