Kraven the Hunter (film)
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Kraven the Hunter is a 2024 American superhero film featuring the character from Marvel Comics. It is the sixth film in Sony's Spider-Man Universe (SSU). Aaron Taylor-Johnson stars as Kraven, alongside Ariana DeBose, Fred Hechinger, Alessandro Nivola, Christopher Abbott, and Russell Crowe. Directed by J.C. Chandor and written by Richard Wenk, Art Marcum and Matt Holloway, the film explores Kraven's relationship with his father and his path to becoming the greatest hunter. Kraven was considered for film appearances several times before Sony Pictures became interested in a standalone film for the character, as part of its new shared universe, in mid-2017. Wenk was hired in August 2018, and Chandor entered negotiations to direct in August 2020, and was confirmed in May 2021 when Taylor-Johnson was cast. Filming took place from late March until mid-June in London, Iceland, and Glasgow. Following two years of delays, Kraven the Hunter was released in the United States on December 13, 2024, by Sony Pictures Releasing. The film was a box-office failure, grossing $62 million worldwide against a $110–130 million budget, and received negative reviews from critics. Following its release, Sony halted development on further SSU films.
Infobox
Directed by
J.C. Chandor
Screenplay by
mw- Art MarcumMatt Holloway Richard Wenk
Story by
Richard Wenk
Based on
Marvel Comics
Produced by
Avi Arad Matt Tolmach David Householter
Starring
Aaron Taylor-Johnson Ariana DeBose Fred Hechinger Alessandro Nivola Christopher Abbott Russell Crowe
Cinematography
Ben Davis
Edited by
Chris Lebenzon Craig Wood
Music by
Benjamin Wallfisch Evgueni Galperine Sacha Galperine
Productioncompanies
Columbia Pictures Marvel Entertainment Arad Productions Matt Tolmach Productions
Distributed by
Sony Pictures Releasing
Release date
December 13, 2024 (2024-12-13) (United States)
Running time
127 minutes
Country
United States
Language
English
Budget
$110–130 million
Box office
$62 million
Tables
· Reception › Accolades
Golden Raspberry Awards
Golden Raspberry Awards
Award
Golden Raspberry Awards
Date of ceremony
February 28, 2025
Category
Worst Remake, Rip-off or Sequel
Recipient(s)
Kraven the Hunter
Result
Nominated
Worst Supporting Actress
Worst Supporting Actress
Award
Worst Supporting Actress
Date of ceremony
Ariana DeBose
Category
Nominated
Worst Screenplay
Worst Screenplay
Award
Worst Screenplay
Date of ceremony
Art Marcum, Matt Holloway, and Richard Wenk
Category
Nominated
| Award | Date of ceremony | Category | Recipient(s) | Result | Ref. |
| Golden Raspberry Awards | February 28, 2025 | Worst Remake, Rip-off or Sequel | Kraven the Hunter | Nominated | |
| Worst Supporting Actress | Ariana DeBose | Nominated | |||
| Worst Screenplay | Art Marcum, Matt Holloway, and Richard Wenk | Nominated |
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