September 21, 2023 (Fantastic Fest)
August 29, 2025 (United States and United Kingdom)
The Toxic Avenger Unrated is a 2023 American superhero black comedy splatter film written and directed by Macon Blair. It is the fifth installment, a reboot of The Toxic Avenger film series, and a remake of the 1984 film. The film stars Peter Dinklage as the title character, alongside Jacob Tremblay, Taylour Paige, Julia Davis, Jonny Coyne, Elijah Wood, and Kevin Bacon.
The Toxic Avenger premiered as the opening film of Fantastic Fest on September 21, 2023, with a wider theatrical release followed by Cineverse and Iconic Events Releasing in the United States for August 29, 2025. The film has received positive reviews from critics. It grossed $754,578 on its opening night in the U.S.
Storyline
Set in a fantasy world following janitor Winston Gooze who, after a freak accident, transforms into a mutant vigilante known as Toxie. Armed with his mop, the unlikely hero battles freaks, gangsters and corrupt CEOs while trying to save his relationship with his son.
Also See
- The Toxic Avenger (1984)
- The Toxic Avenger Part II (1989)
- The Toxic Avenger Part III: The Last Temptation of Toxie (1989)
- Citizen Toxie: The Toxic Avenger IV (2000)
- Toxic Crusaders
- Toxic Crusaders (Video Game)
Sound Effects Used
- SKYWALKER, CRUNCH - BODY BREAKING CRUNCHES WITH BLOOD SPILLING
- SKYWALKER, CRUNCH - CRUNCHING CHOKE
- SKYWALKER, SQUISH - B.O.B. SQUISHING
- SKYWALKER, SQUISH - BIG SQUISH
- SKYWALKER, SQUISH - BLOOD SQUISHING
- SKYWALKER, WIND SOUNDS
- Sound Ideas, ZIP, CARTOON - BIG WHISTLE ZING OUT
- Wilhelm Scream (4th Scream)
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