Kraven the Hunter makes movie history for a very bad reason
The IndependentSign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Kraven the Hunter, starring Aaron Taylor-Johnson and Russell Crowe, was shot in 2022, but had its release pushed back due to the Hollywood strikes that took place from July to November 2023. While Sony gave the film a promotional push in recent weeks, it seems the film’s dreadful reviews – including a one-star pan from The Independent, who called it “abysmal” – affected cinemagoers’ desire to watch it: Kraven the Hunter had the worst opening weekend of any Sony-produced Marvel film. Plan auto-renews until cancelled Try for free Watch Apple TV+ free for 7 days New subscribers only. Plan auto-renews until cancelled Try for free Aaron Taylor-Johnson in mega flop ‘Kraven the Hunter’ At the time of writing, the biggest films of the year are Inside Out 2 and Deadpool & Wolverine, both of which made more than $1bn.