We already know from the first few teasers for Macon Blair’s reimagining of The Toxic Avenger that the movie is funny. We also know it’s gory. But we didn’t realize just how of-the-moment it would be in terms of social commentary. In the latest teaser trailer for the upcoming horror comedy, we see what predicament eventually leads to The Toxic Avenger‘s hero, Winston Gooze (Peter Dinklage), becoming the titular mutated marauder. He has a medical issue, and his insurance won’t cover it. That is wildly relatable if you ask us.
Just as the previous teaser for The Toxic Avenger was a fake commercial that gave way to scenes from the movie, this teaser trailer starts as a commercial for a new medicine. It then fades into the scene of Winston getting the bad news that he has a terminal something-or-other in his head. Winston goes to plead with his company’s CEO, Bob Garbinger (Kevin Bacon) for help. Garbinger says “of course,” but then once Winston leaves tells his underlings to fire him. Badda-bing, badda-boom, the Toxic Avenger. I’m sure we’re missing some bits, but it’s only a 60-second teaser!
In addition to the teaser trailer for The Toxic Avenger, the movie’s official synopsis is as follows:
When a downtrodden janitor, Winston Gooze, is exposed to a catastrophic toxic accident, he’s transformed into a new kind of hero: The Toxic Avenger. Now, Toxie must rise from outcast to savior, taking on ruthless corporate overlords and corrupt forces who threaten his son, his friends, and his community. In a world where greed runs rampant… justice is best served radioactive.
The Toxic Avenger also stars Elijah Wood, Jacob Tremblay, Julia Davis, Taylour Paige, Sarah Niles, and David Yow. It hits cinemas in the U.S. August 29, 2025.
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