Group 1 - Cineverse has announced that Hulu has acquired the streaming rights to "The Toxic Avenger," with the premiere set for January 8, 2026 [1][2] - The film has received an 86% score on Rotten Tomatoes, indicating strong critical acclaim and positive audience reception [1][2] - "The Toxic Avenger" features a notable cast including Peter Dinklage, Kevin Bacon, Elijah Wood, Jacob Tremblay, and Taylour Paige, and is directed by Macon Blair [2][3] Group 2 - The film's campaign has contributed to eliminating over $15 million in medical debt for more than 10,000 individuals through collaboration with Undue Medical Debt [2] - Cineverse is positioned as a next-generation entertainment studio, distributing over 71,000 films, series, and podcasts, and focusing on innovative storytelling and technology [5] - The film is based on the "THE TOXIC AVENGER" franchise created by Lloyd Kaufman and is produced by Legendary Entertainment [3][4]
Hulu Acquires Streaming Rights from Cineverse for The Toxic Avenger, to Debut on the Platform January 8, 2026