The Toxic Avenger (2023) 4K + Blu-ray Arrives Oct 28 from Cineverse
Cineverse releases Macon Blair’s remake starring Peter Dinklage and Kevin Bacon on 4K + Blu-ray, Collector’s Editions, SteelBook and digital
The Toxic Avenger (2023), written and directed by Macon Blair, stars Peter Dinklage, Kevin Bacon and Jacob Tremblay. Produced by Legendary Entertainment and distributed by Cineverse, the horror‑comedy remake arrives on digital EST/TVOD September 30, 2025, with physical 4K UHD + Blu-ray, Blu-ray Collector’s Editions, SteelBook and multiple retailer exclusives scheduled for October 28, 2025. The film follows janitor Winston Gooze, transformed into a radioactive hero who confronts corporate corruption and threats to his family and community.
The release is offered in several SKUs: standard Blu-ray, 4K UHD + Blu-ray Collector’s Editions (including a limited lenticular O‑Sleeve), a SteelBook 4K + Blu-ray Collector’s Edition, and an Amazon exclusive 4K UHD + Blu-ray Collector’s Edition that includes the original The Toxic Avenger (1984) on 4K UHD. The unrated main feature runs approximately 102 minutes.
The Toxic Avenger (2023), written and directed by Macon Blair, stars Peter Dinklage, Kevin Bacon and Jacob Tremblay. Produced by Legendary Entertainment and distributed by Cineverse, the horror‑comedy remake arrives on digital EST/TVOD September 30, 2025, with physical 4K UHD + Blu-ray, Blu-ray Collector’s Editions, SteelBook and multiple retailer exclusives scheduled for October 28, 2025. The film follows janitor Winston Gooze, transformed into a radioactive hero who confronts corporate corruption and threats to his family and community.
The release is offered in several SKUs: standard Blu-ray, 4K UHD + Blu-ray Collector’s Editions (including a limited lenticular O‑Sleeve), a SteelBook 4K + Blu-ray Collector’s Edition, and an Amazon exclusive 4K UHD + Blu-ray Collector’s Edition that includes the original The Toxic Avenger (1984) on 4K UHD. The unrated main feature runs approximately 102 minutes.
Collector’s Edition special features include a behind‑the‑scenes compilation, a director commentary, and a Tiffany Shepis segment, alongside a retrospective piece tied to the 40th anniversary of the 1984 original. The film is based on Lloyd Kaufman’s franchise and produced for theatrical and home release by Legendary with Cineverse handling distribution.
Highlighting the physical release: the director commentary with Macon Blair, the behind‑the‑scenes piece A Toxic Environment, and the 40th anniversary segment linking the new film to Troma’s original are the most substantial supplements included in the Collector’s Edition.
Release Contents:
- A Toxic Environment: Best of Behind-the-Scenes: Cast and crew interviews, prosthetics and effects coverage.
- Director Commentary with Macon Blair: Commentary track by the film’s writer-director.
- Toxic Shock with Tiffany Shepis: Featurette with Tiffany Shepis on effects and franchise ties.
- 40th Anniversary of The Toxic Avenger (1984): Retrospective piece on the original film.
Release Date: October 28, 2025
Collector’s Edition special features include a behind‑the‑scenes compilation, a director commentary, and a Tiffany Shepis segment, alongside a retrospective piece tied to the 40th anniversary of the 1984 original. The film is based on Lloyd Kaufman’s franchise and produced for theatrical and home release by Legendary with Cineverse handling distribution.
Highlighting the physical release: the director commentary with Macon Blair, the behind‑the‑scenes piece A Toxic Environment, and the 40th anniversary segment linking the new film to Troma’s original are the most substantial supplements included in the Collector’s Edition.
Release Contents:
- A Toxic Environment: Best of Behind-the-Scenes: Cast and crew interviews, prosthetics and effects coverage.
- Director Commentary with Macon Blair: Commentary track by the film’s writer-director.
- Toxic Shock with Tiffany Shepis: Featurette with Tiffany Shepis on effects and franchise ties.
- 40th Anniversary of The Toxic Avenger (1984): Retrospective piece on the original film.
Release Date: October 28, 2025
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