Kraven the Hunter Set for Netflix Release March 13, 2025

Sony Pictures' 'Kraven the Hunter,' an adaptation of the Spider-Man villain starring Aaron Taylor-Johnson, is set to debut on Netflix on March 13, 2025, following its theatrical release on December 13, 2024. The film has faced significant criticism, holding a mere 16% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes, and grossing only $62 million against a production budget estimated between $110-130 million, marking it as the lowest-earning film in Sony's Spider-Man Universe (SSU). Critics have lambasted its screenplay and visual effects, while audiences showed a slightly more favorable response, giving it a 73% rating for audience enjoyment. Directed by J.C. Chandor, the film explores Kraven's tumultuous relationship with his crime-lord father and his journey to becoming a feared hunter. Despite its failure at the box office, the film's streaming release aims to reach a broader audience, potentially revitalizing interest in the character. 'Kraven the Hunter' is part of a series of lackluster releases from the SSU, which is reportedly halting further development of its spin-off films after this installment.