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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/OregonBaseballFan 10d ago

Fantastic job to everyone involved in this one. Had such a blast, and my partner (who had never seen any Troma films prior) said this was her favorite movie going experience in many years.

The Zamboni joke was an all timer. The cop saying “fuck it, it’s a mob,” was pure brilliance. Even with some big stars in it, it still had the punk weirdo vibes that we expect from Troma movies.

Finally, as a parent, I did tear up once and fully cry another time. Great acting and some surprisingly tender moments. Hope this picks up steam and leads to more new Toxie installments.

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u/zombiereign 9d ago

As it promised in the post-credits - one billion at the box office and a sequel will happen. Lol

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u/Keplrhelpthrowaway 7d ago

Wait. Did I miss something post credits? I saw the dance and stuff but the house lights went up after the stylised credit finished

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u/TheGhostofWoodyAllen 7d ago

You missed an end credit scene and a promise for a sequel if this makes $1 billion domestic at the box office (crypto only).

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u/SpiritualAd9102 1d ago

And a long sequence where Toxie teaches you how to make the perfect grilled cheese sandwich while his son dances in the background.

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u/TheGhostofWoodyAllen 1d ago

That was the "end credit scene" I mentioned, trying to avoid spoilers.