“Kraven the Hunter” (2024) is an action-packed origin story set in Sony’s Spider-Man Universe, focusing on Sergei Kravinoff, played by Aaron Taylor-Johnson. The film follows Sergei’s transformation from an exiled son of a Russian crime lord into one of Marvel’s most notorious antiheroes. After a brutal encounter with a lion during a hunting expedition, Sergei gains enhanced physical abilities, setting him on a path to become a deadly predator himself.

As Sergei embraces his newfound abilities, he embarks on a mission of vengeance against his father, Nikolai Kravinoff (played by Russell Crowe), who abandoned him as a child. Along the way, he clashes with notorious foes, including The Rhino, setting up intense action sequences. The film explores themes of survival, revenge, and destiny, positioning Kraven as a force of nature in a world of chaos. With its dark and violent tone, “Kraven the Hunter” brings a grittier, more grounded take on the Marvel antihero, distinct from traditional superhero films.