Peter Dinklage Stars in Toxic Avenger Reboot Premiering August 29

Peter Dinklage stars as Winston Gooze, the janitor-turned-toxic superhero in the upcoming reboot of "The Toxic Avenger," directed by Macon Blair and set for theatrical release on August 29, 2025. Dinklage explained at San Diego Comic-Con that while he never imagined taking the lead role initially, it now makes perfect sense given the film's timely environmental themes and his New Jersey roots. The movie uses satire and comedy to tackle serious topics, a creative approach praised by Dinklage and evident in the film’s irreverent tone. The reboot also features a prominent cast including Elijah Wood and Jane Levy, with Cineverse distributing and Legendary Entertainment producing. Moviefone has revived its iconic phone line, featuring Dinklage's character, to promote the film and celebrate its 35th anniversary, offering fans a nostalgic yet fresh engagement with showtimes and film information. Dinklage, known for roles in major superhero franchises, embraces this unique, messy, and heartful character as a perfect fit for the current cultural moment.