Kraven the Hunter

Kraven the Hunter

(2024)

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Synopsis

The origin of Kraven the Hunter: a tale of vigilantism in defense of nature

Sergei Nikolaevich Kravinoff immigrated from Russia and is now living far away from his birthplace. Despite not having any extraordinary abilities or being a superhero, Sergei transforms into Kraven the Hunter due to his deep conviction and determination to safeguard nature. However, there are entities that aim to destroy him. Along his tumultuous journey, he confronts his shape-shifting sibling Chameleon and encounters Calypso, the voodoo priestess who becomes his romantic interest. Kraven must dodge assassination attempts and evade being hunted down himself, making his origin tale filled with intrigue.

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What to know

Aaron Taylor-Johnson plays the popular Spider-Man villain in origin movie from A Most Violent Year director 

Kraven the Hunter is an upcoming superhero film directed by J. C. Chandor for Sony Pictures.

What Spider-Man universe is Kraven the Hunter in?

The film is based on the Marvel comics character of the same name and is the fourth entry in Sony’s Spider-Man Universe (SSU) following Venom, Venom: Let There Be Carnage and Morbius.

Who worked behind-the-scenes of Kraven the Hunter?

J. C. Chandor’s previous directing credits include 2014's A Most Violent Year and Triple Frontier in 2019. Screenwriting duo Art Marcum and Matt Holloway, best known for their work on Iron Man and Uncharted, wrote the film's screenplay along with Richard Wenk. Wenk previously wrote the screenplays for The Equalizer trilogy led by Denzel Washington. Several directors, such as Jon Watts and Ryan Coogler, expressed their interest in bringing Kraven the Hunter into the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) until it was ultimately decided for him to have a standalone picture directed by Chandor.

Who stars in Kraven the Hunter?

Aaron Taylor-Johnson stars in the titular role as Kraven the Hunter. He signed a multi-picture deal and expressed his enthusiasm in portraying Kraven, highlighting the character's relatable humanity. Fred Hechinger plays Chameleon, Kraven's half-brother while Ariana DeBose takes on the role of Calypso, Kraven's love interest and a voodoo priestess. The film's primary antagonists are portrayed by Christopher Abbott and Alessandro Nivola. The cast also includes Academy Award winner Russell Crowe and Levi Miller.

Is Kraven the Hunter rated R?

Yes, Kraven the Hunter is rated R and marks the first SSU entry to earn the adult rating.

Production News

  • June 20, 2017
    • Sony Studios has announced that although they have relinquished control of Spider-Man to Marvel, they are actively developing other projects related to the Spider-Man franchise such as Kraven the Hunter. (Source: The Hollywood Reporter)
  • August 1, 2018
    • Richard Wenk, known for his work on The Equalizer, was enlisted to create the screenplay for Kraven the Hunter. (Source: Collider)
  • August 19, 2020
    • J.C. Chandor has been confirmed as the director of the upcoming Kraven the Hunter film which will be part of the Sony Spider-Man Universe. (Source: Collider)
  • May 25, 2021
    • Aaron Taylor-Johnson has agreed to play the main character in Kraven the Hunter and signed a multi-picture deal. The movie is scheduled to be released on January 13, 2023. (Source: The Wrap)
  • February 8, 2022
    • Kraven the Hunter has added a touch of star power to its cast with the inclusion of Russell Crowe. (Source: Collider)
  • February 21, 2022
    • Fred Hechinger has been cast as Chameleon in Kraven the Hunter. Chameleon is Kraven's half-brother and is known for his expertise in disguise and impersonation.  (Source: Deadline)
  • February 28, 2022
    • Ariana deBose has joined the cast of Kraven the Hunter as Calypso, a voodoo priestess who is Kraven's love interest in the film. (Source: Collider)
  • March 3, 2022
    • Alessandro Nivola has been cast as the villain in Kraven the Hunter. (Source: Collider)
  • March 8, 2022
    • Christopher Abbott has been added to the cast of Kraven the Hunter. He will be playing the character of The Foreigner, a skilled martial artist who serves as one of the film's primary villains. (Source: Collider)
  • March 18, 2022
    • The production for Kraven the Hunter began with filming taking place on location in London. (Source: MovieWeb)
  • April 13, 2022
    • Levi Miller has been added to the cast of Kraven the Hunter, though his character in the film has not yet been revealed. The young actor is recognized for his work in Pan. (Source: Deadline)
  • June 20, 2022
    • Aaron Taylor-Johnson has confirmed that Kraven the Hunter will have a new take on the character. He highlighted that Kraven is an animal lover and a protector of the natural world, marking a unique approach to the character. Aaron's interest in playing Kraven stemmed from the fact that he is not an alien or a superhero, but just a human with deep convictions. Additionally, he confirmed that the entire film was shot on location. (Source: Collider)
  • September 16, 2022
    • Kraven the Hunter has been given a new release date of October 6, 2023, replacing the previously scheduled January 13 release date. (Source: Collider)
  • April 25, 2023
    • During CinemaCon, Sony confirmed Kraven the Hunter will be rated R. The news marks the first time a Sony superhero film received the adult rating. (Source: Collider)
  • April 26, 2023
    • Alessandro Nivola is confirmed to play the villain, Rhino, in Kraven the Hunter. (Source: Collider
  • July 29, 2023
  • April 29, 2024
    • The release date for the film is pushed yet again, this time to the Christmas season. Its official release date is now December 13, 2024. (Source: Variety)

Genres

Science-Fiction, Action & Adventure

Production country

United States

Director

J.C. Chandor

Cast

Aaron Taylor-Johnson
Sergei Kravinoff / Kraven the Hunter
Russell Crowe
Nikolai Kravinoff
Ariana DeBose
Calypso Ezili / Calypso
Fred Hechinger
Dmitri Smerdyakov / Chameleon
Alessandro Nivola
Aleksei Sytsevich / Rhino
Christopher Abbott
The Foreigner
Levi Miller
Young Sergei Kravinoff