Kraven the Hunter Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

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Last modified: Apr. 6, 2025

Kraven the Hunter

Release Date: Friday, December 13, 2024 Theaters Tuesday, January 14, 2025 VOD / Digital

Director: J.C. Chandor

Starring: Aaron Taylor-Johnson • Russell Crowe • Fred Hechinger • Ariana DeBose • Alessandro Nivola

R Action N/A

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Plot – What's the story about?

Plot: Kraven the Hunter is the visceral, action-packed origin story of how and why one of Marvel's most iconic villains came to be. Aaron Taylor-Johnson plays Kraven, a man whose complex relationship with his ruthless father, Nikolai Kravinoff (Russell Crowe), starts him down a path of vengeance with brutal consequences, motivating him to become not only the greatest hunter in the world, but also one of its most feared.

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Who stars in Kraven the Hunter – Cast List

A
Aaron Taylor-Johnson
... Kraven

28 Years Later, The Fall Guy
Russell Crowe
Nuremberg, The Nice Guys
F
Fred Hechinger
... Chameleon

Gladiator II, Hell of a Summer
Ariana DeBose
... Calypso

Wish, Love Hurts
Alessandro Nivola
Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale, The Brutalist

Who is making Kraven the Hunter – Crew List

A look at Kraven the Hunter behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director J.C. Chandor last helmed Triple Frontier and A Most Violent Year. The film's writer Art Marcum last penned Uncharted and Men in Black: International.

Director: J.C. Chandor
Screenwriters: Art Marcum
Matt Holloway
Richard Wenk
Producers: Avi Arad
Matt Tolmach

Studios: Sony Pictures
Production Company: Marvel Studios

Production – What we know about the Kraven the Hunter

Key Facts

Ariana DeBose will play Calypso, a voodoo priestess who is the on-and-off lover of Kraven (Variety, 3/1/2022).
The main characters are said to be Kraven’s family members. Russell Crowe has joined the film in an unknown role at this time (2/10/2022).
Based on the Marvel Comics character created by Stan Lee and artist Steve Ditko.
Set in Sony Pictures’ universe of Marvel characters.

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

Jun 2023

Completed

Changed Kraven the Hunter movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

Sep 2022

Post-Production

Changed the movie production status to Post-Production. The movie is now in the editing and finishing stages.

Feb 2022

Pre-Production

Changed the movie production status to Pre-Production. Preparations are underway to start production.

Jun 2021

Development

Changed the movie production status to Development. The movie is likely in scripting, budgeting, or stuck in 'development hell.'

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Additional Information

Parent Rating: R Restricted for strong bloody violence, and language
Runtime: N/A
Tagline: Not available
Also known as: Not available
Language: English

Kraven the Hunter Trailers and Clips

Kraven the Hunter

Official Trailer #1

Kraven the Hunter

Red Band Trailer

Kraven the Hunter Release Date: When was the film released?

Kraven the Hunter was released in nationwide movie theaters on Friday, December 13 , 2024. There were 17 17 other movies released on the same date, including The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim, Carry-On and September 5.

Kraven the Hunter DVD & Blu-ray Release Date

Kraven the Hunter is scheduled to be released on DVD and Blu-ray on Wednesday, March 04, 2025. Availability may vary by region. Pre-order your copy of Kraven the Hunter today on Amazon.

Kraven the Hunter Digital Release Date

Kraven the Hunter is coming out across all major streaming and cable platforms on Tuesday, January 14, 2025. Digital rental or purchase allows you to instantly stream and download to watch anywhere and anytime on your favorite devices.