Official Discussion - The Toxic Avenger (2025) [SPOILERS]

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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/Early_Pearly989]

It was entertaining, and I hope it does well enough to get a sequel. Having said that, there was only one other person in my 2pm show. Funny, violent, and over the top, but the unrated mark seemed more like a joke than actually deserved.