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Kraven the Hunter 2024

Kraven the Hunter is an upcoming Marvel-inspired movie centered on Sergei Kravinoff, a complex antihero known as Kraven.

In this adaptation, Kraven, portrayed by Aaron Taylor-Johnson, is driven to protect animals, which contrasts with his portrayal in the comics as a big-game hunter obsessed with defeating Spider-Man. Raised by a harsh and abusive father, Nikoli Kravinoff (played by Russell Crowe), Sergei grows into a vengeful figure targeting those who harm animals rather than hunting for sport.

The film is directed by J.C. Chandor, known for his work on A Most Violent Year and Triple Frontier.

Directed by	J. C. Chandor
Screenplay by	Richard Wenk Art Marcum Matt Holloway
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	Craig Wood
Music by	Benjamin Wallfisch
Production companies	Columbia Pictures Marvel Entertainment TSG Entertainment Arad Productions Matt Tolmach Productions
Distributed by	Sony Pictures Releasing
Release date	December 13, 2024
Country	United States
Language	English
Budget	$130 million

The screenplay, written by Richard Wenk along with Art Marcum and Matt Holloway, aims to blend action and psychological depth, exploring Sergei’s journey and motivations as a hunter.

Kraven the Hunter was filmed in various international locations to enhance its gritty, adventurous tone, capturing rugged landscapes suitable for Kraven’s wilderness-themed story.

The cast also includes Ariana DeBose as Calypso, a sorceress linked to Kraven, Fred Hechinger as The Chameleon (Kraven’s half-brother), and Alessandro Nivola as The Rhino, another antagonist from the Spider-Man universe.

The film is part of Sony’s Marvel Universe, which also includes Venom and Morbius, and is expected to release on August 30, 2024. This film could pave the way for future adaptations involving Marvel’s darker, morally complex characters.

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