Kraven the Hunter (2024)
Aaron Taylor-Johnson steps into the role of Marvel's most ruthless predator in this gritty, R-rated origin story from director J.C. Chandor.
Kraven the Hunter - Movie Information
- Original Title: Kraven the Hunter
- Release Year: 2024
- Directed by: J.C. Chandor
- Type: Movie
- Genres: Action, Adventure, Thriller
- Age Rating (US): R
- Runtime: 2h 7m
- Original Language: English
- Spoken Languages: English, Russian, Turkish
- Release Date (Theatrical): December 11, 2024 (Indonesia - 17+), December 13, 2024 (United States - R), December 13, 2024 (Canada - 14A), December 13, 2024 (United Kingdom - 15), December 12, 2024 (Germany - 16), December 18, 2024 (France - 12), January 1, 2025 (India - A), December 12, 2024 (New Zealand - R16), December 12, 2024 (Australia - MA 15+), December 12, 2024 (Brazil - 16), December 11, 2024 (Mexico - B-15), December 11, 2024 (Italy - 14+), December 13, 2024 (Spain - 16), December 14, 2024 (China)
- Alternative Titles: Որսորդ Քրեյվենը (AM), كرايفن ذي هانتر (SA), Kraven Le Chasseur (CA), קרייבן הצייד (IL), Kraven ovçu (AZ), Kraven el Cazador (EC), كرايفن ذي هانتر (EG), Kraven el Cazador (MX)
- Production Companies: Columbia Pictures, Matt Tolmach Productions, Arad Productions
- Production Countries: United States of America
Kraven the Hunter - Plot
Kraven Kravinoff's complex relationship with his ruthless gangster father, Nikolai, starts him down a path of vengeance with brutal consequences, motivating him to become not only the greatest hunter in the world, but also one of its most feared.
Kraven the Hunter - Trailer
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Kraven the Hunter - Cast & Crew
Director(s)
- J.C. Chandor
Main Cast
- Aaron Taylor-Johnson
- Ariana DeBose
- Fred Hechinger
- Alessandro Nivola
- Christopher Abbott
- Russell Crowe
- Yuri Kolokolnikov
- Levi Miller
- Tom Reed
- Billy Barratt
Writers
- Art Marcum
- Matt Holloway
- Richard Wenk
Producers
- David B. Householter
- Avi Arad
- Matt Tolmach
Kraven the Hunter - FAQs
Where can you stream Kraven the Hunter?
Kraven the Hunter is available to stream on Netflix. It can also be rented or purchased on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and FlixFling. Availability may vary depending on your region.
Is Kraven the Hunter connected to the Spider-Man universe?
Kraven the Hunter is part of Sony's Spider-Man Universe (SSU), the same cinematic franchise that produced Venom and Morbius. While Spider-Man himself does not appear in the film, Kraven is one of Spider-Man's most iconic comic book adversaries, and the film draws on that Marvel Comics legacy.
Who plays Kraven the Hunter in the 2024 film?
Aaron Taylor-Johnson plays Sergei Kravinoff, also known as Kraven the Hunter. The supporting cast includes Russell Crowe as his ruthless father Nikolai, Ariana DeBose as Calypso Ezili, Fred Hechinger as his brother Dmitri, and Christopher Abbott as the villain known as The Foreigner.
Is Kraven the Hunter based on a comic book?
Yes, the film is based on the Marvel Comics character Kraven the Hunter, created by Stan Lee and Steve Ditko, who first appeared in The Amazing Spider-Man #15 in 1964. The movie draws particularly from the acclaimed 1987 storyline 'Kraven's Last Hunt' by J.M. DeMatteis.
What is the age rating for Kraven the Hunter?
Kraven the Hunter is rated R in the United States, making it one of the few Marvel-adjacent films to carry that rating. It contains intense violence, strong language, and mature themes. International ratings vary: 15 in the UK, 16 in Germany and Spain, and MA 15+ in Australia.
What is Kraven the Hunter about?
The film explores Sergei Kravinoff's origin story. His toxic relationship with his cold, gangster father Nikolai sets him on a brutal path of vengeance. Fueled by rage and a mysterious connection to the animal kingdom, Sergei transforms into Kraven the Hunter, the world's most dangerous and feared predator.
How long is Kraven the Hunter?
Kraven the Hunter has a runtime of 2 hours and 7 minutes (127 minutes). It was released in the United States on December 13, 2024, distributed by Columbia Pictures.
Did Kraven the Hunter perform well at the box office?
Kraven the Hunter underperformed commercially, earning approximately $62 million worldwide against a reported production budget of $130 million. Critics were largely negative, with the film receiving poor reviews on Rotten Tomatoes. It is widely considered one of Sony's Spider-Man Universe's weakest box office outings.
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