Sony’s “Kraven the Hunter” trailer showcases Aaron Taylor-Johnson embarking on a big game hunt. The film delves into the origins of the Marvel character, Kraven, who is known as a deadly predator with a particular interest in Spider-Man. Kraven is often associated with the Sinister Six, a team of supervillains. “Kraven the Hunter” is part of Sony Pictures’ Marvel character universe, which includes “Venom,” “Morbius,” and the upcoming “Madame Web.” The movie is scheduled for theatrical release on October 6 and features a cast including Ariana DeBose, Christopher Abbott, Alessandro Nivola, Russell Crowe, and Fred Hechinger.
The trailer hints at the idea that villains are not born but created, as it explores Sergei Kravinoff’s transformation from a young boy raised in harsh conditions to a merciless threat. With his superhuman abilities such as strength, speed, agility, stamina, longevity, and an arsenal of weapons, Kraven pursues his prey with unmatched determination.
Sony initially revealed a teaser for the movie at the CinemaCon event in April, where Aaron Taylor-Johnson presented footage to theater owners. During the presentation, Taylor-Johnson announced that “Kraven” would be rated R, promising intense violence. While fans speculated that “Venom” and “Morbius” might also receive R ratings, both ended up with PG-13 ratings from the MPAA. “Kraven” will be Sony’s first R-rated Marvel film.
Directed by J.C. Chandor and produced by Avi Arad and Matt Tolmach, “Kraven the Hunter” features a screenplay by Art Marcum, Matt Holloway, and Richard Wenk.
You can watch the full trailer below.
