THE TOXIC AVENGER Is Officially Unrated for "Mutant Nudity, Hilarious Harm, P*ss Play" and It’s Everything You’d Hope For

The Toxic Avenger is officially being released as an Unrated film. If you were wondering what kind of beautiful chaos director Macon Blair was cooking up with his take on the Troma classic, well, we just got our answer.After debuting a wild trailer in October 2023 and then ghosting the release radar, fans were left in limbo. A report later claimed the film had been deemed “unreleasable” and “not safe enough to market,” which only cranked up the curiosity. Now we know why: the film is jam-packed with what Blair calls “fun, rowdy” insanity, and it’s charging into theaters without an MPAA rating to hold it back.Why unrated? Try a mix of “ultra violence, toxic content, mutant nudity, splatter, monstercore,” and yes, even “p*ss play.” This is exactly what you’d want from a Toxic Avenger movie. You can also expect “Splatter Laughter”, “Punk Rock Bandits”, “Mops”. “Toxic Sludge Exposure”, “Hilarious Harm”, and Gnarly Theater Fun.”In a statement, Blair said: “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.”Cineverse, who’s backing the release alongside Bloody Disgusting, sees something more beneath the wicked insanity. Cineverse chairman and CEO Chris McGurk added:“The Toxic Avenger isn’t just a great film; it’s an important one. Peter Dinklage’s transformative performance and Macon Blair’s fearless direction deliver a story that speaks to the anxieties of our time with outrageous humor and unflinching creativity. “This is the kind of movie that major studios are averse to release because it dares to push boundaries, but Cineverse is rooted in championing bold, uncompromising storytelling. We believe audiences are ready – and eager – for films like this to take center stage.”The movie follows Winston Gooze, a weary janitor who gets the worst possible work-related injury—falling into toxic waste. That classic origin story is intact, but this version puts a new spotlight on corporate greed, environmental rot, and personal redemption, all with the same gleeful grotesquery you’d expect from a Toxie movie.The original 1984 Toxic Avenger, a DIY gore-filled masterpiece from Troma Entertainment, spawned sequels, comics, and even a kid-friendly animated series with The Toxic Crusaders. Blair’s film seems keen on honoring that unhinged spirit while injecting it with some modern madness.The cast also includes Jacob Tremblay, Taylour Paige, Julia Davis, Jonny Coyne, Elijah Wood, and Kevin Bacon.Whether you’re a die-hard Troma fan or just curious about a film that features both Dinklage and “mutant nudity,” this is one to keep an eye on. No release date has been locked just yet, but when it hits theaters, expect mops, muck, and mayhem, and probably a few audience members questioning their life choices. View fullsize View fullsize

May 8, 2025 - 15:06

THE TOXIC AVENGER Is Officially Unrated for "Mutant Nudity, Hilarious Harm, P*ss Play" and It’s Everything You’d Hope For

The Toxic Avenger is officially being released as an Unrated film. If you were wondering what kind of beautiful chaos director Macon Blair was cooking up with his take on the Troma classic, well, we just got our answer.

After debuting a wild trailer in October 2023 and then ghosting the release radar, fans were left in limbo. A report later claimed the film had been deemed “unreleasable” and “not safe enough to market,” which only cranked up the curiosity.

Now we know why: the film is jam-packed with what Blair calls “fun, rowdy” insanity, and it’s charging into theaters without an MPAA rating to hold it back.

Why unrated? Try a mix of “ultra violence, toxic content, mutant nudity, splatter, monstercore,” and yes, even “p*ss play.” This is exactly what you’d want from a Toxic Avenger movie. You can also expect “Splatter Laughter”, “Punk Rock Bandits”, “Mops”. “Toxic Sludge Exposure”, “Hilarious Harm”, and Gnarly Theater Fun.”

In a statement, Blair said: “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.”

Cineverse, who’s backing the release alongside Bloody Disgusting, sees something more beneath the wicked insanity. Cineverse chairman and CEO Chris McGurk added:

“The Toxic Avenger isn’t just a great film; it’s an important one. Peter Dinklage’s transformative performance and Macon Blair’s fearless direction deliver a story that speaks to the anxieties of our time with outrageous humor and unflinching creativity.

“This is the kind of movie that major studios are averse to release because it dares to push boundaries, but Cineverse is rooted in championing bold, uncompromising storytelling. We believe audiences are ready – and eager – for films like this to take center stage.”

The movie follows Winston Gooze, a weary janitor who gets the worst possible work-related injury—falling into toxic waste. That classic origin story is intact, but this version puts a new spotlight on corporate greed, environmental rot, and personal redemption, all with the same gleeful grotesquery you’d expect from a Toxie movie.

The original 1984 Toxic Avenger, a DIY gore-filled masterpiece from Troma Entertainment, spawned sequels, comics, and even a kid-friendly animated series with The Toxic Crusaders. Blair’s film seems keen on honoring that unhinged spirit while injecting it with some modern madness.

The cast also includes Jacob Tremblay, Taylour Paige, Julia Davis, Jonny Coyne, Elijah Wood, and Kevin Bacon.

Whether you’re a die-hard Troma fan or just curious about a film that features both Dinklage and “mutant nudity,” this is one to keep an eye on. No release date has been locked just yet, but when it hits theaters, expect mops, muck, and mayhem, and probably a few audience members questioning their life choices. View fullsize
View fullsize