Overview

• Troma has issued the original 1984 film as a standalone 4K Ultra HD/Blu-ray edition featuring multiple audio commentaries, featurettes and a behind-the-scenes photo gallery.
• Cineverse stepped in to distribute Macon Blair’s remake after a multi-year delay and will release the unrated version in theaters at the end of August 2025.
• The remake, starring Peter Dinklage, Jacob Tremblay, Elijah Wood and Kevin Bacon, retains the splatterpunk aesthetic and environmental satire of the grindhouse original.
• Fans can stream The Toxic Avenger and its sequels on Prime Video, ensuring the franchise remains accessible to both collectors and new audiences.
• The simultaneous launch of a preserved 4K release and a high-profile remake highlights the balance between cult legacy preservation and mainstream marketing of niche genre properties.