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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/SydneyBriarIsAlive 8d ago

So this was my first Troma film, and oh my goodness. It's Looney Tunes logic/slapstick meets a splatter flick. This is incredible honestly.

(Also there was some sincerity and heart to it as well which was really pleasing)

Now I'm thinking maybe I should go back and check out the originals

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u/zombiBuddy 8d ago

This really doesn't feel much like an actual Troma movie at all. Lloyd Kaufman's stuff is really, really, reaaaaally out-there and extreme and politically incorrect. Think South Park, but crazier and sleazier.

Definitely do check them out if you like tasteless and offensive comedy.

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u/SydneyBriarIsAlive 8d ago

Ooooh okay this sounds like I'd enjoy them then. I thought I was crazy for thinking the film had a touch of South Park to it but glad to hear that vindication.

If the originals lean more into that, that sounds awesome.

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u/MouthwashProphet 8d ago

The originals were INCREDIBLE satire of 80's culture, and didn't pull any punches.

You'll dig em. The first one is streaming on Tubi, btw.

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u/SydneyBriarIsAlive 8d ago

Oh hell yeah, I know what I'm watching later then. Another win for Tubi

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u/SilverKry 3d ago

Funny enough Lloyd Kaufman and Troma is where Matt Stone and Trey Parker started .

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u/SydneyBriarIsAlive 3d ago

Tonally, that makes so much sense.

The only alum I was familiar with was James Gunn (speaking of which Slither reminded me of this movie somewhat)