"The Toxic Avenger" Lands Release Date

Cineverse has set the release date for the "The Toxic Avenger" starring Peter Dinklange as Toxie.

The reboot of the 1980s dark cult comedy will premiere as an unrated wide release August 29 kicking off Labor Day weekend.

Cineverse, which rocked the the box office with "Terrifier 3" last fall, acquired all U.S. and Canadian theatrical, home entertainment, and streaming rights to "The Toxic Avenger" through a deal with Legendary Entertainment. 

Directed by Macon Blair (I Don’t Feel at Home in This World Anymore) it stars Emmy and Golden Globe winner Dinklage (Game of Thrones) with Kevin Bacon, Elijah Wood, Jacob Tremblay, Julia Davis and Taylour Paige also starring.

The beloved midnight movie franchise was created by Lloyd Kaufman and Troma Entertainment.

A shocking accident transforms downtrodden janitor Winston Gooze (Dinklage) into a mutant vigilante. Armed with his signature mop, the unlikely hero battles freaks, gangsters and corrupt CEOs while trying to save his relationship with his son. 

The story, tackling themes of corporate greed and social injustice, channels the subversive gonzo energy of the original Toxic Avenger with a contemporary twist.

Opening to critical acclaim at Fantastic Fest, "The Toxic Avenger" has been hailed as a riotous blend of social satire, inventive gore, and unexpected heart. With a 92% score on Rotten Tomatoes, the film reaffirms the enduring power of subversive cinema to captivate and challenge audiences.

The release is related to a change in the calendar. Sony Pictures latest Insidious movie was originally set for that weekend but just pushed back a year to August 2026.