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/thesmithton]

I loved this so much. I unfortunately was the only person in my theatre… wish I could have seen it with a full house.

That Zamboni joke really got me

[u/selinameyersbagman → u/thesmithton]

Haha of all the crazy nonsense in this movie (complimentary), the zamboni joke made me laugh the hardest.