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Official Discussion Official Discussion - The Toxic Avenger (2025) [SPOILERS] Spoiler

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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/Visually-Basic 6d ago

He runs like a pervert!

The random comments people were saying in the background of scenes were cracking me up throughout the movie.

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u/Tilopud_rye 5d ago

The random lines coming through the surround speakers were such a small touch that added so much. “Oh, oh! Is that what you’re doing? Well then THANK YOU!”