The Toxic Avenger is a 2023 superhero horror movie about a downtrodden janitor who mutates into a monstrous vigilante after a toxic accident, unleashing brutal justice on the corrupt forces destroying his city.
Synopsis: When a horrific toxic accident mutates struggling janitor Winston Gooze, he becomes an unexpected hero – the Toxic Avenger. Now imbued with superhuman strength and armed with his signature glowing mop, Winston must embrace his monstrous new form to protect the innocent. However, when a ruthless corporate tyrant seeks to exploit toxic superpowers to expand his corrupt empire, the battle turns personal. With his son’s life on the line and time running out, Winston unleashes his newfound abilities in a brutal showdown against an army of twisted enforcers. As the city drowns in pollution and chaos, only the Toxic Avenger can clean up the filth – one bone-crushing blow at a time. In a world poisoned by greed, this unlikely hero proves that justice can rise from the sludge.
Directed by: Macon Blair
Written by: Macon Blair
Starring: Peter Dinklage, Jacob Tremblay, Taylour Paige
Genre: Horror, Comedy, Action, Science Fiction
Category: Slasher & Gore, Superhero
Country: United States
Language: English
Main Cast:
- Atanas Srebrev
- David Yow
- Elijah Wood
- Jacob Tremblay
- Jane Levy
- Jonny Coyne
- Julia Davis
- Julian Kostov
- Kevin Bacon
- Lee Eddy
- Luisa Guerreiro
- Macon Blair
- Max Kraus
- Peter Dinklage
- Rebecca O’Mara
- Sarah Niles
- Spencer Wilding
- Taylour Paige
Production:
- Legendary Entertainment
- Troma Entertainment
Distribution:
- Cineverse Entertainment
Release Date:
- August 29, 2025 (Theaters)
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