Cineverse is bringing The Toxic Avenger to theaters 2025, Variety reports today. This has been years in the making, with the first images of the film appearing back in 2023, along with the film’s premiere at Fantastic Fest.

The darkly comedic reimagining of Troma Entertainment’s 1984 cult classic of the same name will receive an unrated wide release later this year.

Here’s the film’s official synopsis:

“Armed with his signature mop, the unlikely hero battles freaks, gangsters and corrupt CEOs while trying to save his relationship with his son. The story channels the subversive gonzo energy of the original ‘Toxic Avenger’ while delivering a fresh, contemporary twist,”

Directed by Macon Blair (I Don’t Feel at Home in This World Anymore) and starring Peter Dinklage, Kevin Bacon, Elijah Wood, Jacob Tremblay, Julia Davis and Taylour Paige.

Blair directed the film from a screenplay he wrote based on Kaufman’s 1984 original. The film is produced by Mary Parent, Alex Garcia, Lloyd Kaufman and Michael Herz. Executive producers include Andrew Pfeffer, Jay Ashenfelter and Macon Blair, with casting by Mark Bennett and Julie Harkin.

“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,” director Blair said a statement.