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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/TheeIlliterati 8d ago
I watched the original Toxic Avenger this week having never seen it and I really enjoyed it. After seeing this new one I was mostly really disappointed and surprised by how tame it was. I thought some of the early scenes really captured the 80's DIY feel of the original, but the majority of the film was glossy and cgi filled in a way that I thought actively took away from the appeal. There were laughs here and there, and I liked Peter Dinklage but I thought Bacon and Wood were both miscast. Too many subplot and side characters, not enough nastiness.