Archive · 13 Jun 2025
‘The Toxic Avenger’ To Premiere at Edinburgh Film Festival
Imagine a janitor who has a terrible accident that turns him into a superhero called The Toxic Avenger.
He fights bad guys who are trying to hurt his son, friends, and the community.
This new movie is a remake of an old, funny movie.
It will be shown for the first time in the UK at a film festival in Edinburgh, Scotland.
It stars Peter Dinklage and will be in UK and Irish cinemas starting August 29.
The Toxic Avenger will premiere in the UK at the Edinburgh International Film Festival.
The film is a remake starring Peter Dinklage as a janitor turned hero.
The film also stars Jacob Tremblay, Taylour Paige, and Kevin Bacon.
It's directed by Macon Blair, based on the 1980s movie franchise.
The UK and Ireland release is scheduled for August 29, 2025.
- Who
- Peter Dinklage stars, directed by Macon Blair
- What
- UK premiere of The Toxic Avenger movie
- When
- As the closing night of the Edinburgh International Film Festival's Midnight Madness strand, with UK release on August 29, 2025
- Where
- Edinburgh, Scotland (Film Festival)
- Why
- To bring the Midnight Madness strand to a close, offering a cult cinematic experience.
- Film Title
- The Toxic Avenger
- Lead Actor
- Peter Dinklage
- Director
- Macon Blair
- Festival
- Edinburgh International Film Festival
- UK Release Date
- August 29, 2025