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First Look at Toxie’s Wild New Makeover

Get ready for a wild ride, Toxie is back. The Toxic Avenger reboot is not just another superhero movie.

It’s weird, funny, gross, and totally awesome. With a brand-new cast and a fresh story, this reboot brings the cult classic into today’s world while keeping the crazy charm fans love.

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Release Date

The Toxic Avenger reboot will hit theaters on August 29, 2025. This release coincides with the Labor Day weekend, a prime time for moviegoers.

The film will be available nationwide in the United States and Canada. Cineverse, known for distributing bold genre films and has acquired the rights and is releasing the movie in its original, unrated form.

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Director

Macon Blair is the director and writer of the 2025 Toxic Avenger reboot. He is known for his 2017 film I Don’t Feel at Home in This World Anymore, which won the Grand Jury Prize at Sundance.

Blair has also acted in films like Blue Ruin and Green Room. For the Toxic Avenger reboot, Blair aimed to honor the original 1984.

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Lead Actor

Peter Dinklage stars as Winston Gooze in the 2025 Toxic Avenger reboot. Winston is a janitor who becomes the mutant hero, Toxie, after a toxic accident.

Dinklage is best known for playing Tyrion Lannister in Game of Thrones. Director Macon Blair chose him for his ability to make audiences care about characters, even in wild stories.

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Plot Overview

In the 2025 movie The Toxic Avenger, Winston Gooze is a janitor at a health club. He is diagnosed with a sickness but cannot afford the medicine.

His boss, Bob Garbinger, refuses to help. Winston tries to steal money from his boss but is caught and thrown into toxic waste.

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Supporting Cast

The 2025 Toxic Avenger reboot features a talented group of actors. Jacob Tremblay plays Wade Gooze, Winston’s kind and anxious stepson, while Kevin Bacon portrays Bob Garbinger, the greedy boss of a toxic company.

Elijah Wood is Fritz Garbinger, Bob’s odd brother with a wild look and a strange gang. The cast also includes Taylour Paige, Julia Davis, and Sarah Niles.

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Toxie’s Look

In the 2025 Toxic Avenger movie, Toxie looks both gross and cool. The team used real makeup and costumes, not computers, to make him.

Toxie has green skin, big muscles, and a melted tutu stuck to his body. He carries a glowing mop as his weapon, and his face has bumps and warts, but you can still see the person inside.

Toxie’s Performer

Luisa Guerreiro is the performer who physically plays Toxie in the 2025 Toxic Avenger movie. She wore a heavy costume and makeup to become the mutant hero.

Peter Dinklage, who voices Toxie, recorded all the scenes first. Luisa watched these videos to learn how to move and act like him.

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Signature Weapon

Toxie’s weapon is a glowing janitor’s mop. After falling into toxic waste, both Winston and his mop change.

The mop becomes strong and shines with green light, and this special mop is a big part of what makes Toxie a hero. Toxie uses it to fight bad guys and clean up the city.

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First Look Images

Entertainment Weekly released exclusive first-look photos of the 2025 Toxic Avenger movie. These images show Peter Dinklage as Toxie in various scenes.

He wears a melted tutu and carries a glowing mop. The pictures also feature other characters like Kevin Bacon and Elijah Wood, and these photos give fans an early glimpse of the movie’s look and feel.

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Elijah Wood’s Role

Elijah Wood plays Fritz Garbinger, a new villain in the 2025 Toxic Avenger movie. Fritz is the younger brother of Bob Garbinger, a powerful and corrupt businessman.

Fritz is described as the “runt of the family,” acting as a henchman for his brother’s company. He leads a gang called the Killer Nutz, who are both musicians and dangerous criminals.

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The Reporter

In The Toxic Avenger reboot, Taylour Paige plays J.J. Doherty, a brave reporter. J.J. is not just a journalist; she’s also a detective who wants to stop a bad company called Garb-X.

She works hard to find proof of their wrongdoings. Director Macon Blair said they chose Taylour because she is tough and not afraid to do action scenes. J.J. helps the main hero, Toxie, learn to fight for good.

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The Villain

In The Toxic Avenger reboot, Kevin Bacon plays Bob Garbinger, a powerful and greedy CEO. Bob runs a company called Garb-X and is known for being selfish and mean.

He doesn’t care about others and wants more power, and Bob is the older brother of Fritz Garbinger, who is also a villain. While Fritz is strange and creepy, Bob is slick and acts like he’s better than everyone else.

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Festival Debut

At the 2023 Fantastic Fest in Austin, Texas, the Toxic Avenger reboot premiered as the festival’s opening film on September 21, 2023. The premiere received positive reviews from critics, who praised its energetic and entertaining approach.

The film also showcased a faithful homage to the original’s campy and gory style. The film’s successful debut at Fantastic Fest set the stage for its wider theatrical release.

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Movie Style

The Toxic Avenger blends comedy, horror, and action into one wild ride. The film features over-the-top violence, mutant characters, and dark humor, staying true to its cult classic roots.

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