Title: Brace Yourself for Kraven the Hunter's Homecoming This Week (If You're Brave Enough!)
Title: Brace Yourself for Kraven the Hunter's Homecoming This Week (If You're Brave Enough!)
Dive into the thrilling world of Kraven the Hunter, as Sony's latest spinoff, starring Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Russell Crowe, and others, is finally available for digital download on January 14th. Prepare for a wave of memes and social media buzz as this critical and financial disappointment (as per Rotten Tomatoes' 17% rating and a gross of under $25 million domestically) becomes the talk of the town.
Despite its rocky start, Kraven manages to stand out in the Sony Spider-Man universe, boasting a higher Rotten Tomatoes score than Madame Web and Morbius. It also offers more Spider-Man connections and, while outgrossed by most, has its merits, as you can discover in our review.
Download Kraven and enjoy bonus features such as deleted and extended scenes, making-of documentaries, and comedic outtakes and bloopers. Get a behind-the-scenes look into "Becoming Kraven," "Beast Mode: The Stunts of the Hunt," "Kraven's First Hunt: The Direction," and the "Allies & Antagonists: The Killer Cast."
Own Kraven the Hunter on 4K, Blu-ray, or DVD starting March 4th. Will you join Kraven's fan base at home, or is your curiosity piqued? Share your thoughts below.
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[1] Aidan Kelley, "Kraven the Hunter Review: Aaron Taylor-Johnson's Wasted Potential in a Worst-Hits Compilation of Marvel's Mistakes," Collider, Dec. 15, 2024, https://collider.com/kraven-the-hunter-review-aaron-taylor-johnson/[2] Booth, Ollie, "Kraven the Hunter: Sony's Spidey spinoff tops digital movie charts," Screen Rant, Jan. 25, 2025, https://screenrant.com/kraven-hunter-digital-release-charts-box-office/[3] Luke Y. Thompson, "‘Kraven the Hunter’ DVD and Blu-ray Release Details Revealed: Special Features Include 4 Deleted Scenes," Nerdist, Jan. 25, 2025, https://nerdist.com/kraven-the-hunter-dvd-blu-ray-release-details-special-features/
The upcoming digital release of 'Kraven the Hunter' on Io9's platform is a great opportunity for fans to delve into its intriguing behind-the-scenes tales, as this future technology allows us to access exclusive content. Despite its initial box office performance, the Spider-Man spinoff has sparked interest among critics and audiences alike, promising a unique take on the Marvel Universe.