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Hulu Acquires Streaming Rights From Cineverse For The Toxic Avenger, Beginning January 8, 2026

Benzinga·01/06/2026 18:03:43
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Critically Acclaimed, Fan-Favorite Action-Comedy Garnered an 86% Rotten Tomatoes Score

LOS ANGELES, Jan. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Cineverse (Nasdaq: CNVS), a next-generation entertainment studio, has announced today that streaming rights to The Toxic Avenger have been acquired by Hulu. The films SVOD premiere will be on Thursday, January 8, 2026. Photos can be found here.

The Toxic Avenger received an overwhelming critical reception which praised director Macon Blair's execution along with strong performances from the all-star cast – including Peter Dinklage, Kevin Bacon (Footloose, Hollow Man), Elijah Wood (The Lord of the Rings franchise), Jacob Tremblay (Room, Wonder), and Taylour Paige (Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F, Zola). The campaign from the film is also credited with helping wipe out over $15 million dollars in medical debt for 10,000+ people in need with the help of Undue Medical Debt.