The Toxic Avenger Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

Plot

What's the story about?

Plot

The tale of a high-school kid who gets dunked in a vat of toxic waste by a corrupt chemical company. He survives the ordeal with one major side effect: upon contact with toxic chemicals, he transforms into a monster with superhuman strength. Arnold Schwarzenegger would play “the Exterminator,” a former black ops agent, who trains Toxie to use his powers for good. Together they take on the lurking menace created by the polluters, and the polluters themselves.

Cited as official plot version from deadline.com

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Top Cast

The lead cast starring in The Toxic Avenger.

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  Jacob Tremblay

  The Life of Chuck, Wonder

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  Peter Dinklage

  ... Winston Gooze

  Transformers: Rise of the Beasts, Roofman

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  Taylour Paige

  Magazine Dreams, Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F

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  Kevin Bacon

  ... [villain]

  Crazy, Stupid, Love, MaXXXine

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  Julia Davis

  Wilbur Wants to Kill Himself

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  Jonny Coyne

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  Elijah Wood

  The Monkey, Happy Feet Two

Crew Behind the Film

The The Toxic Avenger behind-the-scenes crew and production team.

The film's director Macon Blair last directed Brothers. The film's writer Macon Blair last wrote Brothers and Hold the Dark.

Director

Macon Blair

Screenwriter

Macon Blair

Producers

Michael Benaroya
Bob Cooper
Charlie Corwin
Lloyd Kaufman
Stephen Kessler

Production Details

What we know about the The Toxic Avenger movie production.

Key Facts

• Cineverse acquired all U.S. and Canadian theatrical, home entertainment and streaming rights from Legendary (1/21/2025).
• Director Macon Blair said in a statement announcing the 2025 release, "I’m beyond grateful to the team behind ‘The Toxic Avenger’ who were so supportive and steady-handed as we searched for the perfect distribution partner for our film. It’s so cool that folks will have the chance to see this in theaters, it’s a fun rowdy movie you wanna see with a crowd. Mutant hero smashes bad guys with a mop: perfect entertainment for the whole family! Our goal was always to preserve the heart and spirit of the original Toxie (which was seared into my brain at a very young age) and try to make something that Troma fans would dig and at the same time do something with the character that feels fresh. Lloyd and Michael at Troma have been a blast to work with, absolutely everyone at Legendary are stars, and I can’t wait to start working with the champs at Cinverse to bring this version of Toxie to fans new and old.”
• Legendary Entertainment has acquired the feature film rights (Deadline.com, 12/11/2018).
• "This version is a more grounded and mainstream telling of the story" (Deadline.com, 9/12/16).
• Loosely based on Lloyd Kaufman's classic Troma franchise. The original film was released in 1986.

Production Updates for The Toxic Avenger

May 2022

Completed

Changed The Toxic Avenger movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

Jun 2021

Pre-Production

Changed the movie production status to Pre-Production. Production is set to start later this month in Bulgaria.

Mar 2019

Development

Changed the movie production status to Development. Macon Blair will write the script and direct the remake/reboot.

Dec 2018

Development

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

Sep 2016

Development

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

May 2013

Pre-Production

Changed the movie production status to Pre-Production. Scheduled to start principal photography Fall 2013.

Nov 2010

Development

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

Apr 2010

Announced

Changed the movie production status to Announced. No additional details available for this status.

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