Overview

• The Toxic Avenger reboot, directed by Macon Blair, is set for U.S. theatrical release on August 29, 2025, distributed by Cineverse and Iconic Events Releasing.
• Peter Dinklage stars as Winston Gooze, a janitor turned superpowered mutant vigilante, with Jacob Tremblay playing his son, adding a father-son dynamic to the story.
• The latest teaser showcases Kevin Bacon as Bob Garbinger, a ruthless CEO, and highlights themes of healthcare inaccessibility and corporate exploitation.
• The reboot retains the original's dark humor and graphic violence while modernizing its satire to address contemporary social issues like healthcare and corporate greed.
• The film premiered at Fantastic Fest in 2023 but faced distribution delays due to its graphic content before securing a release date for 2025.