Cineverse's Highly Anticipated Film The Toxic Avenger Oozes Into Hall H at San Diego Comic-Con

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Cineverse (NASDAQ:CNVS) has announced a special panel for their upcoming film The Toxic Avenger at San Diego Comic-Con. The panel will take place on July 24, 2025, from 5:30PM to 6:30PM in Hall H, featuring writer & director Macon Blair, Troma co-founder Lloyd Kaufman, and stars Peter Dinklage, Elijah Wood, Jacob Tremblay, and Taylour Paige.

The film, set to release in theaters on August 29, 2025, is a remake of Lloyd Kaufman's 1984 horror/comedy. The story follows Winston Gooze, a janitor who transforms into The Toxic Avenger after a toxic accident, fighting against corporate corruption to protect his family and community. The film is produced by Legendary Entertainment and distributed by Cineverse.

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Featuring Writer & Director Macon Blair, Troma Co-Founder Lloyd Kaufman, alongside stars Peter Dinklage, Elijah Wood, Jacob Tremblay and Taylour Paige

LOS ANGELES, July 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Cineverse (Nasdaq: CNVS), a next-generation entertainment studio, has announced today an unforgettable panel taking place on Thursday, July 24, 2025 from 5:30PM – 6:30PM at San Diego Comic-Con in support of The Toxic Avenger. Before it hits theaters on August 29, 2025, writer & director Macon Blair (I Don't Feel At Home in This World Anymore, writer for Marvel Comics/Dark Horse Comics), iconic Troma co-founder Lloyd Kaufman, and an all-star cast including Peter Dinklage ("Game of Thrones"), Elijah Wood (The Lord of the Rings franchise), Jacob Tremblay (Room, Wonder), and Taylour Paige (Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F, Zola) will come together for a toxic takeover.

Get ready for mayhem, mutants, and mop justice! Taking place in Hall H, the panel will feature exclusive clips from the film, limited-edition swag for attendees and behind-the-scenes chaos with the cast and creators.

Based on Lloyd Kaufman's original 1984 horror/comedy, 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 is distributed by Cineverse, produced by Legendary Entertainment.

About Cineverse Motion Pictures Group

Cineverse super-serves passionate audiences by distributing content across all windows and platforms, from theatrical to digital to physical. Following the breakout box office success of Terrifier 3, upcoming releases include the franchise expansions of The Toxic Avenger (August 29, 2025), Silent Night, Deadly Night (December 12, 2025), Return to Silent Hill (January 23, 2026), and Wolf Creek: Legacy (2026) as well as 2025 releases Escape from the 21st Century, Lesbian Space Princess, and The Things You Kill.

About Cineverse

Cineverse (Nasdaq: CNVS) is a next-generation entertainment studio that empowers creators and entertains fans with a wide breadth of content through the power of technology. It has developed a new blueprint for delivering entertainment experiences to passionate audiences and results for its partners with unprecedented efficiency, and distributes more than 71,000 premium films, series, and podcasts.  Cineverse connects fans with bold, authentic, independent stories. Properties include the highest-grossing unrated film in U.S. history; dozens of streaming fandom channels; a premier podcast network; top horror destination Bloody Disgusting; and more.  Powering visionary storytelling with cutting-edge innovation, Cineverse's proprietary streaming tools and AI technology drive revenue and reach to redefine the next era of entertainment. For more information, visit home.cineverse.com. 

Press Contact:
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The Lippin Group, cineverse@lippingroup.com

For Investors
Julie Milstead, investorrelations@cineverse.com

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FAQ

When is The Toxic Avenger Comic-Con panel and where will it be held?

The Toxic Avenger panel will be held on Thursday, July 24, 2025, from 5:30PM to 6:30PM in Hall H at San Diego Comic-Con.

Who are the main cast members of Cineverse's The Toxic Avenger (2025)?

The main cast includes Peter Dinklage, Elijah Wood, Jacob Tremblay, and Taylour Paige. The film is directed by Macon Blair.

When will The Toxic Avenger (2025) be released in theaters?

The Toxic Avenger will be released in theaters on August 29, 2025.

What is the plot of Cineverse's The Toxic Avenger remake?

The film follows Winston Gooze, a janitor who transforms into The Toxic Avenger after a toxic accident. He must fight against corrupt corporate forces to protect his son, friends, and community.

What special features will be included at The Toxic Avenger Comic-Con panel?

The panel will feature exclusive clips from the film, limited-edition swag for attendees, and behind-the-scenes discussions with the cast and creators.