Why Fans Are Losing It Over The Toxic Avenger’s Surprising Connection To The Naked Gun Reboot

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Here comes Toxie once again! The latest trailer for the upcoming “Toxic Avenger” remake promises a gorier, funnier, and even more maniacal version compared to its original. However, following the release of the red-band trailer this week, fans weren’t simply discussing radioactive violence or Peter Dinklage’s extraordinary transformation for the 2025 movie premiere. Instead, I noticed that they were making some surprising and amusing comparisons to another film set to hit theaters soon.

The Toxic Avenger Trailer Features Plenty Of Gore

Fans and enthusiasts of Troma, especially those eager for its next outrageously cheesy film, were in for a delightful surprise as Cineverse and Legendary unveiled the uncensored trailer for Macon Blair’s forthcoming superhero movie. Featuring Dinklage portraying Winston Gooze, a janitor transformed into a grotesque vigilante following toxic waste exposure, the trailer plunges viewers straightaway into its turbulent blend of gore, urine, mutants, and chaos.

This new adaptation doesn’t hold back at all, as suggested by its promotional materials. Not a single frame considered too gruesome was removed to appease censors, which aligns perfectly with the level of commitment fans of the 1984 cult classic have come to expect. The star-studded cast includes Kevin Bacon, Elijah Wood, Jacob Tremblay, and Taylour Paige, and it’s evident that this isn’t a cheap, throwaway B-movie spinoff. Instead, it embraces the outrageous, grotesque style that Troma is renowned for.

As a cinephile, I’m thrilled to share that the movie is receiving rave reviews! It currently boasts a 92% “Fresh” score on Rotten Tomatoes, thanks to early critics’ acclaim. They’ve praised its off-the-wall energy and the surprisingly tight direction from Macon Blair.

Fans Are Comparing One Aspect Of The Trailer To One Belonging To A Comedic Franchise

Moving beyond the grisly and gooey aspects, one Reddit discussion took an unanticipated turn. After viewing Peter Dinklage’s Toxie tearing off a man’s arm in the trailer, a user connected it to the impending Naked Gun remake due to the on-screen limb removals. This sparked further fan involvement, and here are some of the standout comments:

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  • “Between this and the Naked Gun trailer, this is going to be a good year for people who like seeing dudes’ arms get ripped off.” – @farceur318
  • “Hell yeah. Those of us who love seeing dudes get their arms ripped off haven’t had many wins recently” – @robostock
  • “Bad guys getting their arms ripped off is TIGHT.” – @Corgiboom2
  • “And it’s super easy. Barely an inconvenience!” – @chaotic4059
  • “Gonna need you to rip my arm all the way off about that.” – @Careless-Dark-1324
  • “Popeye the Slayer Man, and he beats him with his own arm too. Extra points.” – @XtraHott

Previous suggestions for limb-loss movies kept coming, ranging from “Renfield” to “Hot Tub Time Machine” and “The Suicide Squad”. As more people joined in with humor, it seemed likely that “The Toxic Avenger” could unwittingly share a peculiar, gruesome lineage with the upcoming “Naked Gun” remake. Both films appear to relish extreme slapstick violence and physical comedy.

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As a Devoted Follower of the Toxic Avenger Series, I Reminisce About the Earlier Films, Anticipating the Upcoming Release Starring Peter Dinklage.

It’s quite fitting that the movie “The Toxic Avenger,” known for its outrageous scenes involving urine and exploding limbs, is being compared to “The Naked Gun” series, which is renowned for its dry humor and witty dialogue. Both film franchises embody a unique brand of cinematic chaos – one that’s gory and violent, the other that’s comical and clumsy. In an era where many franchises are overly serious, these two proudly buck the trend.

2025 promises an exciting year for unusual, humorous, and slightly eccentric films. If the thought of a double bill starting with “The Naked Gun” and concluding with “The Toxic Avenger,” a movie that shares some similarities with the cancelled but completed “Batgirl,” appeals to you, then you’re certainly not alone in your preferences.

As a film enthusiast, let me tell you, we’ve got a treat in store for us this year! Just like one Redditor said about folks who love a good suspense, “We’re feasting well!” The hilarious action-comedy, The Naked Gun, is set to hit theaters on August 1, and the much-anticipated The Toxic Avenger will follow suit on August 29. It’s going to be a fantastic cinematic feast!

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2025-06-21 22:38