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The Toxic Avenger

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When a downtrodden janitor, Winston Gooze, is exposed to a catastrophic toxic accident, he's transformed into a new kind of hero: The Toxic Avenger. Now, Toxie must rise from outcast to savior, taking on ruthless corporate overlords and corrupt forces who threaten his son, his friends, and his community. In a world where greed runs rampant... justice is best served radioactive.
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Like the original, The Toxic Avenger isn't for everyone -- but viewers seeking an extremely gory, extremely silly good time won't be disappointed.

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Thelma Adams AARP Movies for Grownups This enthusiastic revival of the 1984 original ups the tech values and adds a recognizable cast without sacrificing the original’s ick factor... No learning, no hugs, just schlock and awe. Rated: 4/5 Sep 6, 2025 Full Review Sergio Burstein Los Angeles Times Ultimately, this is a fan-made effort for fans, though we're sure it will be appreciated in different ways by fans. [Full review in Spanish] Sep 4, 2025 Full Review Robert Abele Los Angeles Times Whether poking at superhero cliches (there’s a choice post-credit scene) or trying to be kill-clever, it’s all in dopey, gruesome fun. Sep 2, 2025 Full Review Erik Childress Movie Madness Podcast Mason Blair has a lot of fun refashioning the Troma original with a game villain in Kevin Bacon and another true hero turn by Peter Dinklage in a delightful performance who along with Jacob Tremblay deliver sympathy between the carnage. Rated: 3/4 Sep 15, 2025 Full Review Connor Petrey Pop Culture Leftovers It's a gory good time that never lets up and once the toxins are in Winston, there's no delay to his crimson path of revenge. Sep 9, 2025 Full Review Bill Arceneaux Moviegoing with Bill Both compromised and sad. Both entertaining and sweet. It's blood without the gore. It's a fine roast without the sharp bite. Rated: 2.5/5 Sep 9, 2025 Full Review Read all reviews

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Jason B If you remember the original Toxic Avenger fondly, then you definitely need to see this remake. If you’ve never seen any Troma films before, then just know that this film is very gory, irreverent, silly, and not meant to be taken seriously. If you’re good with all of that, then you’ll have a great time! Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 09/17/25 Full Review Bastian A fun, gory, and at at points even earnest alternative to the wildly over-saturated Superhero movie market, the hero as much a monster as he is a champion and having a real emotional stake in righting wrongs. Awful people die horribly and hilariously throughout, the film really having its finger on the political pulse of 21st Century America, the phone call to the health insurance company eliciting audible sympathetic groans from the audience. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 09/17/25 Full Review Benja I remember the original in all its cheesy B-movie glory. A fun and ridiculous retelling. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 09/12/25 Full Review JM funny af. don't want to spoil anything but if you're more than a few minutes into it and think the tone is weird, realize that it's a satire and is parodying superhero movies. I'm a huge toxie fan, and while this wasn't that, I loved it as an alternate version of that universe. can't wait to see it again and definitely buying it if it's put out physically. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 09/11/25 Full Review Jeremy honestly just tons of gory fun Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 09/11/25 Full Review Brett P Pretty good movie. Lots of gore and funny scenes. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 09/10/25 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis When a downtrodden janitor, Winston Gooze, is exposed to a catastrophic toxic accident, he's transformed into a new kind of hero: The Toxic Avenger. Now, Toxie must rise from outcast to savior, taking on ruthless corporate overlords and corrupt forces who threaten his son, his friends, and his community. In a world where greed runs rampant... justice is best served radioactive.
Director
Macon Blair
Producer
Mary Parent, Alex Garcia, Lloyd Kaufman, Michael Herz
Screenwriter
Macon Blair
Distributor
Cineverse
Production Co
Legendary Entertainment, Troma Entertainment
Rating
R (Sexual References|Language Throughout|Brief Graphic Nudity|Strong Violence and Gore)
Genre
Action, Comedy, Horror
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Aug 29, 2025, Wide
Box Office (Gross USA)
$2.1M
Runtime
1h 42m
Aspect Ratio
Scope (2.35:1)
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