“Kraven the Hunter” (2024) is an action-packed origin story focusing on Sergei Kravinoff, a.k.a. Kraven, one of Marvel’s iconic antiheroes. Portrayed by Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Kraven develops into a formidable hunter driven by a tumultuous relationship with his ruthless father, Nikolai Kravinoff (played by Russell Crowe). This strained bond sets him on a path of vengeance, shaping him into one of the world’s most feared predators.
The film explores Kraven’s journey as a protector of the natural world, diverging from the character’s darker comic roots. Instead of being a trophy collector, this version of Kraven fights poachers and embraces a vigilante role. Ariana DeBose stars as Calypso, a voodoo priestess and Kraven’s love interest, while Fred Hechinger plays the Chameleon, Kraven’s half-brother. Alessandro Nivola also appears as the Rhino, adding to the intense roster of adversaries
