After a few snags in the release schedule forKraven the Hunter, the Sony picture has hit another one. According toThe Hollywood Reporter, the film will be released on July 01, 2025.Kraven the Hunterwas previously reported to have a summer release on August 30.That was the second release date, as the film was originally slated to premiere in October 2023. The SAG-AFTRA and WGA strike put a wrench in this plan and further impacted many other production schedules. Some films opted to delay the release instead of showing the movie without the actors doing a press tour. The studio will now moveKravenintoKarate Kid’sspot, withtheRalph Macchiofilmpushed to May 2025.
Industry professionals predicted these delays when the historic strike first occurred. Pushing writers and actors to strike would inevitably delay many anticipated features and continue to have consequences. Unfortunately forKraven, it has been a franchise inundated with production issues. It is no secret that Sony has struggled with its comic book properties in the past. Though the firstVenomfilm starringTom Hardyhas its merits, other films in the universe have had no such luck.Jared Leto’sinterpretation of Morbius the Living Vampire was so maligned that it became a meme heard around the world andsomehow led to more screenings.
Madame Webshould have united a myriad of Spider-Women to tell the story of theSpider-Mancharacter, Cassandra Webb. But despiteDakota Johnson’swry humor, and Hollywood magnateSydney Sweeney, the film didn’t meet the expectations set by its potential.
This new delay runs the risk of pushing the film out of the public consciousness. While Taylor-Johnson isrumored to be on the fast track to play the new James Bond, his future as a superhero is suspect. Fans will regrettably have to wait even longer to know for sure and watchKraven the Hunterwhen it premieres in theaters on July 05, 2025.
Kraven the Hunter
Russian immigrant Sergei Kravinoff is on a mission to prove that he is the greatest hunter in the world.
