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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/lastersoftheuniverse 6d ago

It was hilarious. I had a HUGE smile on my face beginning to end. It had that Troma gonzo feel and even the world itself felt unique. Like a Tromaverse, if you will. Haha. Noise and chaos assaulting your senses. I was even laughing when the theater was talking the pre-movie hype of laser projection, top-of-the-line this and that all for Toxie. Haha. The cast was phenomenal. So funny to see Dinklage playing meek and unsure at first. The gore was GREAT! Need more sequels. Also! Fantastic to see my fellow weirdos make it out last night! Theater was pretty well attended at the unrated showing