Kraven the Hunter

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Kraven the Hunter

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Released Dec 13, 2024

2h 7m

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Kraven the Hunter is the action-packed, R-rated, standalone story of how one of Marvel's most iconic villains came to be. Aaron Taylor-Johnson plays Kraven, a man whose complex relationship with his ruthless gangster father, Nikolai Kravinoff (Russell Crowe), starts him down a path of vengeance with brutal consequences, motivating him to become not only the greatest hunter in the world, but also one of its most feared.

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Critics Consensus

Claiming no trophies with its rote story and shoddy special effects, Kraven the Hunter turns out to be a paper tiger.

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Michael Ordoña

San Francisco Chronicle

But put your brain in park, and “Kraven” can be fun.

Rated: 2/4

Dec 23, 2024

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Zachary Barnes

Wall Street Journal

About as exciting as the board meeting from which it surely sprang.

Dec 18, 2024

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Kevin Maher

The Times (UK)

Don’t believe the bad buzz; this comic book adaptation is a goofy delight.

Rated: 3/5

Dec 17, 2024

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Cameron Ritter

Geek Vibes Nation

After years of planning, delays, and reshoots, it’s hard to find much positive to take away from this movie and it’s unfortunate to see Aaron Taylor-Johnson be let down by Marvel yet again.

Rated: 2.5/10

Jul 20, 2025

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Alan French

Sunshine State Cineplex

Even with the natural charms of some performers working their magic, there’s that can really save Kraven the Hunter. Bad CGI and atrocious dialogue bring down what might have been a fun movie in other times.

Rated: 4/10

Mar 27, 2025

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Nicholas Bell

Fish Jelly Films (YouTube)

Aaron Taylor Johnson prowls around this season's fatally flawed Marvel/Columbia production like a vainglorious Dr. Dolittle who veers into vigilantism as a way to dodge familial dysfunction.

Rated: 1/5

Mar 21, 2025

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Torey-Lucy

I enjoyed the movie but this one could have definitely been a lot better. Such an anticipated release however. Certain parts of the plot simply did not make sense. I doubt it will be a sequel and I wound recommend it for home viewing.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

07/22/25

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Will Keel

Yeah, it would've been better with Spiderman, but this movie had me on the edge of my seat. I've watched it several times.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/04/25

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JJ

Finally! A Disney live-action remake that pays homage to the original and creates its own cinematic path.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

06/22/25

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Eric

Want my money back honestly

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

06/01/25

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Pamila

Love a Marvel character I didn't already know. Great opening scenes, and Russell Crowe is always a plus. Thoroughly enjoyed.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

05/29/25

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Angelica C

It was missing a storyline and it was a waste of money

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

05/04/25

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Kraven the Hunter: Official Clip - Why They Call Him "The Rhino"

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Kraven the Hunter: Official Clip - Nikolai's (Russell Crowe) Gangster Shootout

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Kraven the Hunter: Official Clip - Kraven's Brother Is The Chameleon

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Kraven the Hunter: Official Clip - These Kills Are BRUTAL!

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Kraven the Hunter: Official Clip - Kraven vs. The Foreigner

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Kraven the Hunter: Official Clip - Kraven Wrestles A Leopard

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Kraven the Hunter: Official Clip - Kraven vs. Poachers

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Kraven the Hunter: Official Clip - Kraven SLAUGHTERS Mercenaries

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Kraven the Hunter: Official Clip - A Bear Eats Russell Crowe's Nikolai Kravinoff

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Kraven the Hunter: Official Clip - Kraven's RELENTLESS & EPIC Car Chase

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Synopsis

Kraven the Hunter is the action-packed, R-rated, standalone story of how one of Marvel's most iconic villains came to be. Aaron Taylor-Johnson plays Kraven, a man whose complex relationship with his ruthless gangster father, Nikolai Kravinoff (Russell Crowe), starts him down a path of vengeance with brutal consequences, motivating him to become not only the greatest hunter in the world, but also one of its most feared.

Director: J.C. Chandor
Producer: Avi Arad, Matthew Tolmach, David B. Householter
Screenwriter: Richard Wenk, Art Marcum, Matt Holloway
Distributor: Columbia Pictures
Production Co: Matt Tolmach Productions, Columbia Pictures, Marvel Entertainment, TSG Entertainment, Arad Productions
Rating: R (Strong Bloody Violence|Language)
Genre: Action, Adventure
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Dec 13, 2024, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Jan 14, 2025
Box Office (Gross USA): $23.7M
Runtime: 2h 7m
Sound Mix: SDDS, Dolby Digital, Dolby Atmos
Aspect Ratio: Digital 2.39:1

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