Here’s everything you need to know about Kraven the Hunter including the movie length, plot, cast, and more.
The latest entry in Sony’s Spider-Man Universe (SSU) is quickly approaching. The plan for a live-action portrayal of Kraven the Hunter began with Sam Raimi’s interest to include the character in his fourth Spider-Man film. When the reboot happened, which gave rise to The Amazing Spider-Man series of films, the hunter was teased at the end of The Amazing Spider-Man 2. However, neither of these plans came to be.
When the SSU was announced, Sony began planning for a standalone Kraven film to be part of their shared universe. Richard Wenk was put on to write the screenplay and J. C. Chandor was announced to direct in 2021 alongside the casting of Aaron Taylor-Johnson in the lead role. Russell Crowe’s involvement in the film was announced back in February 2022 followed by filming picking up in Iceland later that month. Filming would go on until Mid-June 2022.
The film will mark a milestone for the SSU as it’s first R-rated film in the universe, A panel for the film was hosted at NYCC. Attendees were shown some scenes from the upcoming film with one attendee describing the film as “violent and vicious as fuck”.
What is ‘Kraven the Hunter’ About?
Kraven the Hunter will introduce a new take on the Spider-Man villain. When Sergei comes into contact with the blood of a lion, he begins to form a psychic link with animals. With this newfound power, he’s determined to take down his father’s empire of animal hunters.
The plot is further explained in the synopsis:
Kraven the Hunter is the visceral, action-packed origin story of how and why one of Marvel’s most iconic villains came to be. Aaron Taylor-Johnson plays Kraven, a man whose complex relationship with his ruthless father, Nikolai Kravinoff (Russell Crowe), 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.
When Does ‘Kraven the Hunter’ Release?
Kraven the Hunter will be released on December 13th 2024.
How Long Is ‘Kraven The Hunter’?
The Kraven the Hunter movie length is currently 2 Hours and 6 Minutes.
This places the Kraven the Hunter movie length as the longest in the SSU ahead of Madame Web (1 Hour and 56 Minutes) and Venom (1 Hour and 52 Minutes).
Where Can I Watch ‘Kraven the Hunter’?
Kraven the Hunter will be available in theatres on December 13th 2024.
After the film’s theatrical run it will first be available on Paid Video On Demand (PVOD) followed by streaming services months later.
According to a deal made between Sony and Netflix, the film will first be available to stream on Netflix in the US. The film will then be available to stream on Disney+ some time after.
Who’s In The ‘Kraven the Hunter’ Cast?
- Aaron Taylor-Johnson as Sergei Kravinoff / Kraven
- Ariana DeBose as Calypso Ezili
- Fred Hechinger as Dmitri Smerdyakov / The Chameleon
- Alessandro Nivola as Aleksei Sytsevich / The Rhino
- Christopher Abbott as the Foreigner
- Russell Crowe as Nikolai Kravinoff
Are There Any Trailers For ‘Kraven the Hunter’?
The first trailer was released on June 13th 2023 followed by the new trailer on August 16th 2024. You can view them below:
Are There Any Posters For ‘Kraven the Hunter’?
There are two posters for Kraven the Hunter, the first poster was released on June 13th 2023 and shows the hunter sitting on a throne surrounded by skulls. The second poster was released on August 4th 2024 and shows a close up of Kraven’s face with bloodstains, both posters include the tagline “Villains aren’t born. They’re made”.
Kraven the Hunter is directed by J. C. Chandor and stars Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Ariana DeBose, Fred Hechinger, Alessandro Nivola, Christopher Abbott, Russell Crowe, and more. The film hits theatres on December 13th 2024.
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