Kraven the Hunter is a 2024 American superhero film based on the Marvel Comics villain created by Stan Lee and Steve Ditko, who first appeared opposite Spider-Man in The Amazing Spider-Man #15 (August 1964).
Produced by Columbia Pictures in association with Marvel Entertainment and distributed by Sony Pictures Releasing, the film is part of Sony’s Spider-Man Universe (SSU), joining titles like Venom and Madame Web.
Kraven the Hunter is directed by J.C. Chandor and written by Richard Wenk, Art Marcum, and Matt Holloway, from a story by Wenk. The film stars Aaron Taylor-Johnson as Sergei Kravinoff/Kraven, alongside Ariana DeBose, Fred Hechinger, Alessandro Nivola, Christopher Abbott, and Russell Crowe.
Quick Facts
| Title | Kraven the Hunter |
| Genre | Action, Adventure, Superhero |
| Director | J.C. Chandor |
| Composer | Benjamin Wallfisch, with Evgueni Galperine & Sacha Galperine |
| Starring | Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Ariana DeBose, Fred Hechinger, Alessandro Nivola, Christopher Abbott, Russell Crowe |
| Release Date | December 13, 2024 (United States, after multiple delays) |
| Distributor/Platform | Sony Pictures Releasing (theatrical) |
| Where to Stream (2026) | Netflix; also available to rent/buy on Prime Video and Apple TV |
Release Date of Kraven the Hunter
Kraven the Hunter had one of the most turbulent release schedules of any Sony Marvel film. It was originally dated for January 13, 2023, then pushed to October 6, 2023, and later to August 30, 2024 — largely due to the 2023 SAG-AFTRA strike and shifting slots on Sony’s release calendar. The film finally opened in United States theaters on December 13, 2024.
Composer of Kraven the Hunter Soundtrack
The score is credited to Benjamin Wallfisch, who signed on to compose the film in mid-2023 and has previously scored comic book films including Shazam! (2019), Hellboy (2019), and The Flash (2023). Evgueni Galperine and Sacha Galperine — the Paris-based composing duo behind Loveless (winner of the European Film Academy Award for Best Score) and The Family — were confirmed as co-composers on the project on December 10, 2024. The official soundtrack album was released alongside the film that same month.
Kraven the Hunter: Box Office and Reception (2026 Update)
Now that Kraven the Hunter has released, the results are in: the film had a rocky theatrical run, opening to roughly $11 million domestically and about $26 million worldwide against a production budget north of $110 million before marketing — the weakest opening of any film in Sony’s Spider-Man Universe. Reviews were similarly harsh: the film holds a 15% critics’ score on Rotten Tomatoes and received a “C” CinemaScore from opening-weekend audiences. Its underperformance contributed to Sony scaling back plans for future SSU installments.
Where to Stream Kraven the Hunter (2026)
After a home-video and VOD release in January 2025, Kraven the Hunter is now streaming on Netflix, and remains available to rent or buy digitally on Prime Video, Apple TV, and Fandango at Home.
Kraven the Hunter Soundtrack: The score is available on Spotify, where you can listen to the entire album. You can also watch the official trailer below.
(External Link: Kraven the Hunter Soundtrack)
Frequently Asked Questions
Who directed Kraven the Hunter?
J.C. Chandor directed the film from a script by Richard Wenk, Art Marcum, and Matt Holloway.
Who composed the Kraven the Hunter score?
Benjamin Wallfisch composed the score, with Evgueni Galperine and Sacha Galperine serving as co-composers.
When was Kraven the Hunter released?
After several delays, it opened in U.S. theaters on December 13, 2024.
Is Kraven the Hunter connected to the MCU?
No. Like Venom and Madame Web, it’s part of Sony’s separate Spider-Man Universe (SSU), not the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Was Kraven the Hunter a box office success?
No. It opened to around $11 million domestically against a budget north of $110 million and holds a 15% score on Rotten Tomatoes, making it one of Sony’s weakest-performing comic book films.
Where can I watch Kraven the Hunter now?
It’s streaming on Netflix and available to rent or buy on Prime Video, Apple TV, and Fandango at Home.
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