The Toxic Avenger (2023 film)

The Toxic Avenger Unrated
Theatrical release poster
Directed byMacon Blair
Screenplay byMacon Blair
Based onThe Toxic Avenger
by Lloyd Kaufman
Produced by
Starring
CinematographyDana Gonzales
Edited by
  • Brett W. Bachman
  • James Thomas
Music by
  • Will Blair
  • Brooke Blair
Production
companies
Distributed by
Release dates
  • September 21, 2023 (2023-09-21) (Fantastic Fest)
  • August 29, 2025 (2025-08-29) (United States and United Kingdom)
Running time
102 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish
Box office$3.4 million

The Toxic Avenger Unrated is a 2023 American superhero black comedy 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 and it grossed $3.4 million at the box office.