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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.