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Remember when Natasha Romanoff sacrificed herself for the Soul Stone and made entire theatres cry? It was the end of an era, especially for those who have been loving the badass Avenger since her first appearance in Iron Man 2. Even though Scarlett Johansson “returned” to the Marvel Cinematic Universe in Black Widow, it was melancholic for her fans to watch knowing that the film was set before the events of Avengers: Endgame.

Black Widow’s sacrifice in Avengers: Endgame (2019) | Credits: Marvel Studios

Scarlett Johansson sure played the hell out of Natasha all these years, so much so that it is impossible for us to imagine another actress in her shoes. However, her career outside of the MCU is equally impressive, if not more. Her upcoming Wes Anderson project proves that the actress has juicy roles all lined up and ready to go!

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Paging Sam Wilson! “Captain America: Brave New World” flies to cinemas over the weekend, and Marvel’s latest adventure hopes to thaw an icy box office.

“Captain America: Brave New World,” in which Anthony Mackie’s Avenger takes over the star-spangled shield from Chris Evans’ Steve Rogers, is targeting $80 million to $85 million over the traditional weekend and $90 million to $95 million through the Presidents Day holiday. The tentpole, which cost north of $180 million before marketing, is landing in roughly 4,100 North American theaters.

The film is expected to add another $110 million at the international box office, though it’ll contend in China with “Ne Zha 2,” which has become the highest-grossing release in the country’s history with $1.1 billion and counting, and “Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy,” which is going straight to Peacock in the U.S. but playing theatrically in the rest of the world.

Considering there’s been no stateside competition,...

Anthony Mackie’s Sam Wilson will finally get to take the spotlight in a solo feature with the upcoming debut of Captain America: Brave New World. The fourth installment in the franchise will see Mackie’s Sam Wilson taking over the titular mantle while dealing with a global conflict. As the film is slated to release this month, Mackie is busy doing promotional rounds.

Anthony Mackie returns as Sam Wilson in Captain America 4 (Credit: Marvel Studios).

While promoting the movie, Mackie revealed how it fits into the wider MCU and its ongoing story that is building up to the next installments in the Avengers franchise. However, Mackie’s comments despite being hopeful do a disservice to producer Kevin Feige and his legacy in the MCU. Here is what Mackie had to say about Captain America 4.

Anthony Mackie explained the importance of Captain America 4 in the MCU Anthony...

Exclusive: Cineverse has set a 2025 release date for the The Toxic Avenger starring Peter Dinklange as Toxie, Deadline has heard. The reboot of the 1980s dark cult comedy will premiere as an unrated wide release August 29 kicking off Labor Day weekend.

Cineverse, which rocked the the box office with Terrifier 3 last fall, acquired all U.S. and Canadian theatrical, home entertainment, and streaming rights to The Toxic Avenger through a deal with Legendary Entertainment. Directed by Macon Blair (I Don’t Feel at Home in This World Anymore) it stars Emmy and Golden Globe winner Dinklage (Game of Thrones) with Kevin Bacon, Elijah Wood, Jacob Tremblay, Julia Davis and Taylour Paige also starring.

The beloved midnight movie franchise was created by Lloyd Kaufman and Troma Entertainment.

A shocking accident transforms downtrodden janitor Winston Gooze (Dinklage) into a mutant vigilante. Armed with his signature mop, the unlikely hero battles freaks, gangsters...

We’re excited to announce today that Cineverse has saved director Macon Blair’s The Toxic Avenger remake and plans an unrated wide theatrical release later this year.

Bloody Disgusting’s parent company Cineverse acquired all U.S. and Canadian theatrical, home entertainment, and streaming rights through a deal with Legendary Entertainment.

The news was first reported by Variety this afternoon.

This fresh take on the beloved anti-hero known as “Toxie” was directed by Macon Blair (I Don’t Feel at Home in This World Anymore) and stars Emmy and Golden Globe winner Peter Dinklage (“Game of Thrones”), Kevin Bacon, and Elijah Wood.

The Toxic Avenger is a daring and darkly comedic reimagining of the cult-classic franchise that first took the world by storm in the 1980s.

“In this bold new chapter of the classic midnight movie franchise created by Lloyd Kaufman and Troma Entertainment; a shocking accident transforms downtrodden janitor...

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Based on Lloyd Kaufman's revolutionary 1984 superhero splatter spoof, The Toxic Avenger reboot is finally emerging from a vat of nuclear waste and claiming a theatrical release. Per Variety, Cineverse, the distributor that helped turn the three Terrifier movies into a blockbuster franchise,...

Stanley Tucci was there for the beginnings of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, playing Abraham Erskine in Captain America: The First Avenger. The character was the scientist who created the Super Soldier Serum, and Tucci told Variety that he still considers Dr. Erskine to be one of the greatest roles he’s ever had.

“I loved ‘Captain America: The First Avenger,’ it was one of the greatest roles and jobs I’ve ever had,” Tucci said. “I was there for three weeks and had a wonderful time, and I also loved playing that character. I was cast as a 70-year-old man at the age of 50, so that was disturbing, but that’s all right; I was flattered and insulted at the same time.“

Although Dr. Erskine was killed shortly after giving Steve Rogers the Super Soldier Serum, Tucci did return to voice the character in several episodes of Marvel’s What If…...

One Avenger's track record makes him the most successful MCU hero out of all major members of Earth's Mightiest Heroes. The McU's Avengers were a really unbalanced team of heroes. Avengers like Thor and Hulk are capable of fighting gods by themselves, while Black Widow and Hawkeye don't have any real superpowers and usually wield rather mundane weapons like handguns and arrows. However, the Avengers have saved the world multiple times, and only a handful of them have died for good.

Curiously, the weakest Avengers aren't necessarily the ones who get defeated the most, as powerful heroes like Thor, Iron Man, and Captain America have lost more often than Hawkeye. Despite Hawkeye's fame as "the weakest Avenger", Clint Barton has proved his worth as an Avengers-level hero several times in the MCU so far. In fact, Hawkeye may have the best Avenger track record in the MCU, having survived major...

No original Avenger is confirmed for Marvel's 2025 lineup, but one needs to appear to resolve a glaring story issue. 12 years after The Avengers, only a few of the original team are still active in the MCU timeline. Iron Man and Black Widow sacrificed themselves to defeat Thanos in Avengers: Endgame and Captain America retired with Peggy Carter. Thor, Bruce Banner, and Hawkeye are the only original MCU Avengers left, and they still have more to do. However, it's unknown when these characters will return next.

The McU's 2025 lineup includes three movies and three Disney+ shows. Thor, Hulk, and Hawkeye aren't expected in any of these projects, but Hawkeye has connections to Thunderbolts* and Daredevil. While Hawkeye wouldn't have a starring role, the character needs to return in 2025 to address the narrative ties he has to these two projects.

2025 Won't Have Any Original Avengers Appearances As Things Stand Marvel's 2025 Slate Features...

One of Iron Man's best MCU armor designs was given an incredible upgrade in What If...? season 3. Released over eight consecutive days, What If...? season 3, final chapter in the animated MCU series, introduced new variants, such as a Celestial Agatha Harkness, an Avenger Red Guardian, Storm's Goddess of Thunder and the Mech Avengers, to the MCU. The latter, debuting in What If...? season 3, episode 1, "What If... the Hulk Fought the Mech Avengers?," gave one of Iron Man's best live-action designs an unexpected twist.

During his time in the MCU, Tony Stark created many different Iron Man armors, each more technically-proficient and advanced than the last. Many of these were destroyed during his battle against Aldrich Killian in 2013's Iron Man 3, but he continued to innovate long after his Phase 2 trilogy-capper. In fact, some of Iron Man's best designs were seen after Iron Man 3, and one...

Warning! This article contains spoilers for What If...? season 3 episodes 5 and 6.

What If...? has followed Uatu the Watcher's experiences watching the multiverse, but the show also throws a spanner in the works when it comes to the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU)'s biggest wars to date. On the larger scales of comic book superheros, the MCU is pretty early in its storytelling journey, having begun in 2008. Meanwhile, comics and superheros in comics have been around for many more decades, with companies like DC and Marvel entering a peak in popularity in the 1940s, 1950s, and 1960s.

Today, audiences look to more accessible mediums to indulge in stories about superheroes, but the excitement and enthusiasm remain the same. However, with the transition from the comics to the big and small screens, there have been adjustments to make the stories stand out to contemporary audiences. And in What If...? season 3, Uatu, a Watcher,...

What If...? season 3 has returned to Disney+ for its third and final season and today's episode, "What If... The Hulk Fought The Mech Avengers?" opens with a fun cartoon revealing that, in this reality, The Hulk unleashed monsters across the Earth and Iron Man responded by creating a team of giant robots to combat them.

With that, the teenage girl watching the show hears a commotion and sees one of the beasts outside! 

In reality, the "Gamma War" began after Sam Wilson met Bruce Banner in Washington D.C. instead of Steve Rogers. Sam convinced Bruce to attend his group therapy sessions to deal with the trauma of being The Hulk and the two soon became friends. However, when Bruce "Hulked Out" in front of Sam, he fled and attempted to put an end to the Jade Giant once and for all.

Unfortunately, bombarding himself with more Gamma just created a second,...

Avengers: Doomsday is shaping up to be one of the biggest releases the Marvel Cinematic Universe has ever had, and it could feature two very distinct roles for its biggest stars. The MCU has not seen the release of a new Avengers movie since 2019, when Avengers: Endgame broke all box office records and ended the Infinity Saga with a bang. After that, Marvel has faced issues with its Multiverse Saga. Even though films like Spider-Man: No Way Home entered the list of the McU's best movies, overall, this chapter of the franchise has felt directionless.

To fix that, the McU's Avengers movies are making a huge comeback. Avengers: Doomsday sees a new Avengers team assemble in 2026, while 2027's Avengers: Secret Wars puts an end to the Multiverse Saga. Major stars are going to be part of the films, which are expected to include both MCU players and actors from all of Marvel's live-action history,...

Bucky Barnes actor and MCU alum Sebastian Stan reveals he's excited about the Dcu's Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow, and that's a great sign for James Gunn's DC Universe. Sebastian Stan's Bucky Barnes last appeared in a co-starring role with Anthony Mackie's Sam Wilson in The Falcon and the Winter Soldier. Stan's Bucky Barnes is set to return in Phase 5's upcoming Thunderbolts* movie alongside a team of fellow villains-turned-heroes, while Mackie's Sam Wilson will face the Leader and the Red Hulk as Captain America in Captain America: Brave New World just a few months before.

James Gunn and Peter Safran's DC Universe will launch in December 2024 with Creature Commandos, and its first live-action movie — James Gunn's Superman solo film — will be released just two months after Thunderbolts*. There's a lot at play at the beginning of the Dcu's first chapter, as projects like Creature Commandos and Superman...

Disney just released brand-new footage of upcoming Disney, Star Wars, and Marvel TV shows, including never-before-seen clips from Andor season 2 that feature an incredible Tie Avenger. Andor is largely considered one of Star Wars' best shows, and Andor season 2 is among the most highly anticipated projects of Star Wars' upcoming TV shows. Although details about Andor season 2 have been kept under wraps for the most part, these new clips from Disney reveal some of the exciting updates to come in the show's second season.

One of the most exciting clips of those Disney just released includes Cassian Andor sitting in the cockpit of a Tie Avenger, a model of Tie fighter that was curiously discontinued in Star Wars. The video, posted to Star Wars' official Instagram, shows Cassian's friend Bix Caleen telling Cassian they need a pilot and cuts to Cassian in the Avenger, ready to take off. Although...

DC Studios co-ceo and co-chairman James Gunn has a lot on his shoulders. The writer, director, and producer is in charge of the new cinematic DC Universe (along with fellow co-ceo and co-chairman Peter Safran), and his upcoming "Superman" film is going to be the catalyst to kick it all off. Gunn's "Superman," starring David Corenswet as the titular Kryptonian, has to work for audiences and get people hooked on this new cinematic universe fast, as many of the DC characters (including Superman) will be entering the public domain in the next decade or two. Gunn previously wrote and directed "The Suicide Squad" in 2021, showing audiences what his unique voice could look like using DC Comics characters, and without many of the constraints of working within the other major comics super-franchise, the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Gunn's "Guardians of the Galaxy" films are a lot of colorful fun, but with...

Dr. Bruce Banner and his furious alter ego, The Hulk, have had a memorable journey throughout their Marvel Cinematic Universe movie appearances, always getting in a memorable line or two. Between Bruce Banner's profound intellect and dorky sense of humor and The Hulk's sheer rage and child-like emotional maturity, the original Avenger has been the source of some impactful lines throughout the MCU. Even if Disney's rights to a solo Hulk film prevented him from headlining a movie more than once, The Hulk has been an integral voice in each of his appearances in the franchise.

Hulk's role in the Marvel Cinematic Universe timeline has gone through drastically varying levels of importance. In some Avengers films, the power of the Hulk and Dr. Banner's keen intellect keep him in the spotlight, allowing for some great dialogue to be channeled through him. Even in his lesser, more brief stints in mid-credits scenes,...

The The Avengers have been one of Marvels most successful flagship properties since their real-world conception in 1963. Since then, the team has gone on to host nearly one hundred members in its ranks throughout multiple iterations and forms. Just in the last decade alone, the Avengers have frequently expanded the team throughout the frequently occurring apocalyptic comic events.

Most of the last decades Avengers additions have been drafted into the primary Avengers team or the relatively recently formed Avengers Unity Division. Strength, adaptability, endurance, and skill are all criteria a hero must meet before being accepted. Despite the teams large number of previous members, it is a highly exclusive group. That said, not every Avenger stands equal to each other. Looking back at the last decade of comics, here are fifteen powerful Avengers who have joined in the last ten years.

Ghost Rider (Robbie Reyes) Joined In Avengers #6 (2018)

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The premiere of Agatha All Along began with "Detective Agnes" discovering Wanda Maximoff's dead body, and even though we never saw her face, a lot of fans expected Elizabeth Olsen's Scarlet Witch to show up in the recent finale.

The former Avenger never appeared, and we only got a vague update on her current MCU status (she's dead... unless she isn't?), and it sounds like enlisting Olsen for a cameo was never a real possibility.

While speaking to THR, showrunner Jac Schaeffer explained why she felt that bringing Wanda back for the finale would have ended up being detrimental to Agatha's story.

"It wasn’t really a for-real conversation, and to speak plainly, it’s a larger conversation of casting, logistics, availability, and budget. Also, to me, on a creative level, it didn’t feel fair to the character of Agatha. This is her story, and the idea...

This post contains spoilers for the finale of Agatha All Along, now streaming on Disney+.

For a show where the power of witches’ circles was so prominent, Agatha All Along felt like an appropriately full-circle moment for the Marvel Cinematic Universe. It was a direct sequel to the very first MCU show to debut on Disney+, WandaVision, with the return of creator Jac Schaeffer, and various WandaVision supporting characters beyond Kathryn Hahn as Agatha herself. And it arrives at a moment when Marvel Studios boss Kevin Feige is said to...

As part of Marvel Television's 2025 slate preview, we have a first look at Wonder Man ahead of its release on Disney+ next December.

Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom star Yahya Abdul-Mateen II is playing Simon Williams and, in this brief preview, we discover that he's an actor auditioning for the lead role in a movie called "Wonder Man."

Marvel Studios is clearly putting a different spin on the Avenger here and we'd imagine he'll somehow acquire powers during this story...unless he already has them, of course. Either way, this misadventure is something Iron Man 3 and Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings star Sir Ben Kingsley appears to be at the centre of as the returning Trevor Slattery.

Wonder Man may be a standalone story about Simon pretending to be the hero he's playing on screen but given how powerful the character is in the comics,...

For Marvel fans, the word "endgame" will always be associated with the iconic Avengers: Endgame; the movie that changed the Marvel Cinematic Universe and actually served as the endgame of its Infinity Saga. But the franchise is looking ahead to a new endgame now (in both senses of the word), as its ongoing Multiverse Saga will conclude with Avengers: Secret Wars.

It's the big one that promises to be even bigger than its predecessors, as the Avengers are expected to be joined by heroes (and maybe even some villains) from across the multiverse in a bid to stop the dreaded Doctor Doom, who will take over as the franchise's new Big Bad. And what's even more shocking is that Marvel legend Robert Downey Jr. is expected to return to the franchise but in the new role as the villainous doctor, a variant of his beloved MCU character Tony Stark. a.

Over the years, Emily Blunt has been known for her roles in films like A Quiet Place, The Devil Wears Prada, Fall Guy, Pain Hustlers, and more. However, back in 2009, the actress had a chance to join the MCU in a role she almost played but lost to another Hollywood star.

Although Blunt would have loved to join the superhero-verse as Black Widow, it was a dream that never ended up being realized. After all, due to scheduling conflicts, Scarlett Johansson was eventually given the role.

Emily Blunt in The Devil Wears Prada (image credit: 20th Century Studios)

It might be hard to imagine anyone other than Johansson playing the superspy now. However, years after the miss, Blunt ended up revealing why she had to pass on the iconic role.

Why Emily Blunt turned down Scarlett Johansson’s iconic role

Emily Blunt was initially set to appear as Black Widow in 2010’s Iron Man 2,...

Warning: This article contains spoilers for Agatha All Along episode 6, "Familiar By Thy Side."

New art imagines Billy Maximoff's Wiccan joining a possible line-up for the first Young Avengers team in the MCU. Billy Maximoff was first portrayed primarily by Julian Hilliard in WandaVision, but while the Phase 4 series also marked the young hero's demise, his recent return may have set him up perfectly to join the Young Avengers. Agatha All Along episode 5, "Darkest Hour, Wake Thy Power," confirmed Joe Locke's "Teen" to actually be Billy Maximoff's Wiccan, bringing the iconic Marvel Comics Young Avenger officially into the MCU.

As one of the sons of the Scarlet Witch, Billy Maximoff's Wiccan shares many abilities with his mother. This includes access to Chaos Magic and reality warping powers, which could make Maximoff a formidable member of the McU's upcoming Young Avengers team. This has now been imagined in a new...

Two-time Pulitzer Prize finalist Matt Bors has been entertaining readers with his thought-provoking work for years, and now he's bringing his incisive commentary to Tromaville in The Toxic Avenger comic book series. Written by Bors with artwork by Fred Harper, The Toxic Avenger #1 (the first of five issues) is now available from Ahoy Comics.

To celebrate the new release, Daily Dead caught up with Bors in a new Q&a feature to discuss his timely take on Toxie, pitching his idea to Lloyd Kaufman at San Diego Comic-Con, his affection for The Toxic Avenger movies and cartoon series, and what readers can expect from the latest addition to the boundary-pushing franchise. Bors also talks about working with Ben Clarkson on Justice Warriors: Vote Harder, the new graphic novel that takes readers back to Bubble City and is also now available from Ahoy Comics!

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The fate of the MCUs version of Wanda Maximoff and the future of WandaVision was confirmed by Marvel nearly three years after the shows premiere. Wanda Maximoff undergoes a tragic character arc in WandaVision that sees her put her powers to their most horrific use in the MCU, as she transitions from Avenger to multiverse-threatening supervillain. By the end of Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, Scarlet Witch's death is somewhat ambiguous, potentially leaving the door open for future appearances.

Overcome by grief over the loss of her lover, Vision, after Avengers: Infinity War, Wanda Maximoff unleashes her powers on the town of Westview and eventually embraces the Scarlet Witch in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness. Even though she was thought to have died, Marvel's recent series, Agatha All Along, raises even more questions about what happened to her.

Deadpool has a nearly impossible task ahead of him if the hero is to ever surpass the Marvel Cinematic Universe Avenger that continues to rank above Wade Wilson when it comes to the box office. Deadpool & Wolverine just cemented the power of the mutant's franchise. Not only did the movie reunite Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman on the big screen, but it also brought back several stars from past Marvel movies as part of Deadpool & Wolverine's surprise multiverse characters. The MCU movie broke box office records left and right.

According to the specialized box office tracking website Box Office Mojo, Deadpool & Wolverine is currently at $1.32 billion worldwide. That makes the MCU movie the highest-grossing R-rated film of all time by a comfortable margin. Reynolds' Deadpool franchise has a history of success, be it under Marvel Studios or Fox, as the two non-mcu Deadpool films also broke many box office records.

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To beat Avenger Knight and Death Castle in Episode Aigis: The Answer, there are a few key things for Persona 3 Reload to keep in mind in terms of weaknesses, resistances, and strategy. A tough double-boss battle on the B20 floor of Antenora dungeon within the Abyss of Time is arguably the trickiest battle in the Dlc so far. With that, your team needs to consist of the right members.

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It's an interesting time to be a fan of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The franchise's current Multiverse Saga means that you could very well see different versions of your favorite MCU characters, your favorite actors return in different roles, or your favorite characters from pre-mcu Marvel movies make their presence felt on the franchise. When they say anything can happen in the McU's Multiverse Saga, they may very well mean anything.

We've seen more than enough examples of this in recent years, with Hugh Jackman's return as Wolverine in Deadpool and Wolverine, Tobey Maguire and Andrew Garfield's returns as their respective Spider-Men in Spider-Man: No Way Home, and Patrick Stewart's return as Professor X in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness all sending the internet into meltdown. It's truly remarkable what this franchise is capable of at all times, but especially when it comes to moments like that.

Early in the Avengers iconic MCU career, one quote uttered by Captain America informed every one of the Avengers stories, save for the one Avenger it was said to. Marvel first assembled the eponymous team in 2012s The Avengers, taking a bold step as it grouped multiple larger-than-life superheroes in what would become a standard-setting superhero team-up spectacle. The movie excelled in emulating the success of team-up movies like 2000's X-Men, proving that multiple superheroes can be involved in a compelling story without it feeling overstuffed.

Part of what made the story so compelling was the presence of conflict within the Avengers team, making their eventual rallying together during the movie's climax even more satisfying to watch. This conflict manifested when Loki allowed himself to be captured and taken aboard the Helicarrier, where the mind stone began affecting the Avengers' rationale, causing them all to become antagonistic. This is also...

The first movie in James Gunn’s DC Universe is currently slated to hit theaters on July 11, 2025. Gunn is one of the shared universe’s overseers, and just to make sure the franchise gets off on the right foot, he has tasked himself to write and direct Superman (formerly Superman: Legacy). Its placement in the middle of July could help its chances of becoming a major summer blockbuster.

The Fantastic Four: First Steps is scheduled for July 25, 2025, exactly two weeks after Superman. Of course, Marvel Studios would hope to claim a big piece of the superhero movie market share with its Fantastic Four introduction, which could mean encroaching on some of Superman’s ticket sales. Although this is not the first time that two popular comic book properties have tangled up at theatrical venues, this is shaping up to be a particularly high-profile box office bout.

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Prepare for a dose of TV drama behind the scenes! Peter Dinklage, the fiery Tyrion Lannister, didn’t hold back when he called out the hypocrisy of Game of Thrones fans. Remember that gut-wrenching Sansa Stark scene that left us all in shock? Well, Dinklage wasn’t too pleased with how viewers reacted. He slammed the same fans who were okay with other intense moments but cringed at this one.

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Imagine Dinklage, a master of cutting remarks, pointing out how people pick and choose their outrage. It’s like calling out a fan who cheers for epic battles but recoils at the emotional aftermath. Buckle up as we dive into Dinklage’s no-holds-barred critique of fan double standards!

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It's been almost a year since the first teaser trailer for The Toxic Avenger remake was released. Updates have since been few and far between, a surprise when reviews from various film festivals have been largely positive (it currently sits at 92% on Rotten Tomatoes).

Recently, it was claimed that filmmaker Macon Blair's movie starring Game of Thrones' Peter Dinklage is considered "unreleasable."

A producer supposedly connected to the project said The Toxic Avenger's commercial prospects are too "out there" for a traditional theatrical release, likely explaining why the movie still has no confirmed distributor. Why it hasn't been offloaded to a streaming platform is unclear, though it could be that agreements were made for it to be released theatrically.

Collider recently caught up with Dinklage and asked for another update; unfortunately, it sounds like he remains as in the dark as the rest of us.

"My friend Macon Blair,...

Peter Dinklage might need a blistery hero of his own to barge in and save his Toxic Avenger remake from obscurity. The Dinklage-led take on the schlocky, 1984 Troma cult classic about a janitor who becomes an unlikely, bloody vigilante after falling into a vat of acid debuted at last year's...

Peter Dinklage is so proud of his The Toxic Avenger reboot that he just wants more people to finally get to see it.

The Emmy-winning actor was recently asked if the film could get a wide release soon, given it was “a really big hit” after it opened the Fantastic Fest in Austin, Texas, last year.

“No, I’m not a producer on it. I don’t know,” Dinklage admitted to ComicBook.com. “I do want it to get out there into the world because it was a really big hit at Fantastic Fest in Austin, and Macon Blair, the writer/director who is also in The Thicket.… He’s incredible. He’s one of my favorite people and favorite artists.”

The Game of Thrones alum added, “So hopefully it will have its day in the toxic sun.”

The Toxic Avenger, a reimagining of the original 1984 cult-favorite movie, follows Dinklage’s Winston Gooze,...

Peter Dinklage wants more people to see The Toxic Avenger and opens up when the film will have a wide release.

In a recent interview, the Game of Thrones alum said that the film “was a really big hit” at Fantastic Fest in Austin and was hopeful it could see the light soon.

“No, I’m not a producer on it. I don’t know,” the actor told ComicBook when asked if he knew anything about the movie’s release. “I do want it to get out there into the world because it was a really big hit at Fantastic Fest in Austin, and Macon Blair, the writer/director who is also in The Thicket … He’s incredible. He’s one of my favorite people and favorite artists. So hopefully it will have its day in the toxic sun.”

The Toxic Avenger was part of the Fantastic Fest 2023 lineup, where it had its world premiere.

The original Avengers' solo projects contributed significantly to the success of the MCU. Iron Man 2 was a big disappointment with a weak villain, too many characters, and a lack of excitement. Captain America: The Winter Soldier is the McU's best grounded film, with Marvel attempting to recreate its success multiple times.

The Marvel Cinematic Universe is only the major success that it is today because of the original Avengers cast, as the stars contributed to the franchise with several solo projects over the past two decades. After uniting for the first time in 2012's The Avengers, Marvel's original six main heroes Captain America, Iron Man, Thor, Hulk, Black Widow, and Hawkeye would go on to have their MCU journeys intimately connected.

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That became evident in the McU's Avengers movies, but it also extended beyond them. Multiple Avengers played roles in one...

Fortnite Chapter 5 Season 4 has introduced loads of Marvel-themed weapons including War Machine's Arsenal, War Machine's Auto Turrets, and War Machine's Hover Jets. That's a whole lot of tech to add to your loadout. Considering these are high-power Epic-rarity weapons, they're not going to be the easiest ones to find, but with enough searching you'll be able to get them.

The latest season of Fortnite has brought superheroes and villains back into the spotlight, with an entire Battle Pass full of skins and cosmetics direct from the Marvel universe. There are also loads of weapons to try out, like Captain America's Shield and Doom's Arcane Gauntlets. The best ones, though, come courtesy of War Machine, and they're set to really shake things up.

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Jeremy Renner was just as shocked as Marvel fans when Robert Downey Jr. revealed at Comic-Con that he would be playing Doctor Doom in the next two Avengers movies.

The Mayor of Kingstown star told Us Weekly this week that he “had no idea” his fellow actor and friend would be taking on the villain role in the upcoming Avengers: Doomsday (2026) and Avengers: Secret Wars (2027).

“This son of a bitch didn’t say anything to me, and we’re good friends,” Renner, who played Hawkeye in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, added.

Downey, who previously starred as the beloved Tony Stark/Iron Man for more than a decade before sacrificing himself in 2019’s Avengers: Endgame, surprised fans at the San Diego convention on Saturday to announce he would now be playing Victor von Doom. However, questions remain on how Downey’s version of the villain will work within the MCU.

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Robert Downey Jr. has gained global stardom with his iconic Tony Stark, aka Iron Man, role in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. While his superhero tenure ended with the conclusion of Thanos’s saga in Avengers: Endgame, he still has more to offer fans. In a surprising turn of events, he has returned to the MCU as Doctor Doom, which left fans completely surprised.

Robert Downey Jr. is portraying Doctor Doom [Credit: Comic Com | Marvel Entertainment/ YouTube]

Since he has found his way back to the MCU, his Avengers co-star, Jeremy Renner, expressed his thoughts on the news, addressing the complexities of bringing the old Avengers back.

Jeremy Renner Addressed Reuniting Old Avengers

Given that fans’ favorite is back in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, it could open opportunities to bring back the Old Avengers team, which is yet to be seen after the events of Avengers: Endgame (2019).

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The first-ever World Culture Film Festival (Wcff) dazzled Los Angeles over the weekend with its international roster of films and star-studded lineup of honorees. Hosted by the Art of Living Foundation at the Regal Cinemas, the four-day event brought over 60 films from around the globe to the silver screen while recognizing visionary talents pushing boundaries in global cinema.

Among those shining brightly were Avenger star Tom Holland and Oscar-nominated filmmaker Pawo Choyning Dorji. Holland earned the festival’s Outstanding Achievement in the Performing Arts award for his directorial debut “Last Call,” a tense family drama he helmed alongside brother Harry. Accepting the honor on his behalf, Sony Pictures Executive VP Palak Patel praised Holland’s commitment to evolving behind the camera and supporting independent voices.

Dorji’s impact stretched even farther as he picked up two top prizes. His drama “The Monk and the Gun,” set amid Bhutan’s transition to democracy,...

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The Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) has released 33 titles since they began churning out films in 2007. The stars have profited immensely from the franchise that has grossed US$29 billion at the global box office.

Robert Downey Jr. and Hugh Jackman are two popular names in the film industry. While the stars have been acting since the the 1990s, they rose to worldwide prominence after playing two of the most beloved superheroes, Iron Man and Wolverine, from Marvel Comics.

Thor Star Chris Hemsworth and Guardians of the Galaxy star Chris Pratt, who were relative newbies to the movie business, have profited from the franchise, with their MCU paychecks significantly contributing to their net worth. Here are the five highest-paid Marvel stars naked on multiple reports.

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The Avengers subtly hinted at Hulk's hidden trauma with an impactful scene involving an empty crib. The tragic moment in The Avengers connected to a story ten years later, resolving Banner's dreams of having a family. She-Hulk: Attorney at Law introduced Skaar, making Bruce Banner a father and resolving the Hulk's storyline from The Avengers.

The Avengers is one of the Marvel Cinematic Universe's most important movies, and I have just realized that the franchise paid off a subtle scene from the film ten years later. I watched all the MCU movies in the lead-up to The Avengers, but it was the Marvel team-up that made me an MCU fan. The event was the closest I felt was possible to a living, breathing comic book at the time. Since then, the McU's Avengers movies have continued to break the mold and get bigger and better.

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In a world where superhero movies reign supreme, a new contender emerged in 2023, as the fifth installment in The Toxic Avenger film series. Well, it’s not your typical caped crusader tale, but Elijah Wood and Peter Dinklage’s film still contained the potential to take the DC Universe by storm.

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Delivering a cocktail of weirdness that even the notorious Batman & Robin would fear to compete with, Macon Blair’s DC-inspired horror comedy The Toxic Avenger garnered a stunning 91% rating, despite its eccentricities. Considering that Blair’s strangest visions become a delightful source of entertainment, let’s dig deeper into the 2023 movie and its DC inspiration.

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Reimagining the 1984 low-budget cult classic, Macon Blair came up with the fifth installment in the franchise – The Toxic Avenger reboot, in 2023. Unlike the inaugural installment...

Master Splinter, the wise mentor of the Ninja Turtles, is the character most worthy of lifting Thor's hammer, according to writer Jason Aaron. Splinter embodies the qualities of compassion, restraint, nobility, wisdom, and humility needed to lift Mjolnir, which he has exhibited consistently for decades in the Tmnt franchise. Aaron's response showcases his approach to writing the Tmnt franchise, giving fans another reason to be excited about his upcoming relaunch of Idw's Ninja Turtles ongoing series.

The new writer behind Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles named his pick for the character worthy enough to hold Thor's hammer. Eisner Award-winning writer Jason Aaron is set to relaunch the Tmnt franchise for Idw, shepherding the Turtles into a new era. Aaron is well known for his contributions to the lore of Thor, and his previous work reinventing the classic Avenger.

In an interview with Looper, Aaron hypothesized about which character from the...

Evangeline Lilly's retirement means the Wasp likely won't get the attention she deserves in the MCU. Hope van Dyne is an original creation for the MCU but misses out on major roles like becoming an Avenger. The future of Wasp in the MCU may involve passing the mantle on to Scott's daughter Cassie to keep the legacy alive.

The latest update from the Ant-Man family of heroes in the MCU means that one iconic founding Avenger will never be given the attention she deserves. While heroes and villains can live on indefinitely in the pages of Marvel Comics, a complication of the sprawling MCU timeline is that actors invariably can't stay with the franchise forever. Whether they lose interest, want to explore other projects, pass away, or run into contract disputes, keeping characters around isn't as easy as writing them into a script.

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Thor's adoption of Love sets up a replacement for him in the MCU, sparking a debate on young heroes in future films. Despite potentially being the most powerful new hero in the MCU, Love raises questions about the moral implications of sending a child into battle. With a growing roster of young heroes like Love, the MCU is exploring the complexities of integrating young protagonists into its universe.

Love has been set up Thor's prospective Marvel Cinematic Universe Avengers replacement for when his time in the franchise comes to a close - but this setup reignites an old franchise debate more than ever for future MCU releases. Over the course of his movie history, Thor's story has seen a lot of complicated moments, and his decision to adopt Love - as well as the events leading up to it - are a prime example of this. However, Thor: Love & Thunder...

There are a few unwritten rules for weddings. One, don’t wear white unless you’re the bride. Two, don’t make a speech unless you are specifically told to do so. And three, this is not your day. By all accounts, Jeremy Renner followed all of these at the wedding of fellow Avenger Chris Evans, but many of his friends and MCU stars couldn’t help but put a spotlight on the actor, who has made one hell of a recovery following his January 1st, 2023 accident.

Speaking on Jeremy Renner’s recovery and just how far he has come in that time, Avengers co-star Robert Downey Jr. said, “If there’s one characteristic we’d all agree is paramount…it’s resilience. To see Renner embody that literally, and in the context of what was basically a Portuguese American wedding, was mind-blowing. Fully recovered and ready to celebrate. So,...

Bloody Disgusting has revealed the new films that are joining its Screambox horror streaming service in May, including Life of Belle, México Bárbaro II, and Death 4 Told.

Journey south of the border with México Bárbaro II on Screambox May 10. Michelle Garza Cervera (Huesera: The Bone Woman) and Diego Cohen (Mark of the Devil) are among the anthology’s nine filmmakers exploring Mexico’s most horrific traditions and legends.

One body, two heads, and 6,000 teeth take a bite out of Screambox in 2-Headed Shark Attack on May 10. Carmen Electra (Scary Movie), Charlie O’Connell (“The Bachelor”), and Brooke Hogan (Hogan Knows Best) star in the campy creature feature.

Enjoy four wicked tales of terror in Death 4 Told also on Screambox May 10. The 2004 indie horror anthology features Margot Kidder (Black Christmas), Tom Savini (Dawn of the Dead), Alicia Goranson (“Roseanne”), Rich Sommer (“Mad Men”), and Lily Pilblad (“Fringe”).

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Hollywood stars Chris Hemsworth and Robert Downey Jr are celebrating their ‘Avenger’ co-star Jeremy Renner’s recovery after his 2023 fatal snow plow accident. Hemsworth and Downey Jr said in a new interview that the crew is still in contact with each other via a group text chain, which is how they initially found out about Renner’s accident.

“He sent us all a sort of a doped out, hospital, beat-up image and said, ‘All good, guys.’ And then I didn’t hear from him for a while as he was in the thick of it,” Hemsworth said in an interview with Vanity Fair, reports deadline.com.

Last year in September, Renner attended Chris Evans’ wedding, where they all praised him for his recovery.

Downey Jr said: “If there’s one characteristic we’d all agree is paramount… it’s resilience. To see Renner embody that literally and in the context...