AceShowbiz - The highly anticipated "Kraven the Hunter" movie from Sony Pictures unveils a thrilling new trailer, offering a glimpse into the origin story of the Spider-Man villain. Aaron Taylor-Johnson embodies Sergei Kravinoff, a hunter raised by a ruthless father who leaves him for dead after a lion attack. However, the lion's blood grants Sergei superhuman abilities, transforming him into Kraven the Hunter.

Determined to protect the animal kingdom, Kraven embarks on a violent mission to eradicate his father's evil. Accompanied by the reluctant voodoo priestess Calypso (Ariana DeBose), he confronts his half-brother Dimitri (Alessandro Nivola), the Chameleon, who questions his motives.

The trailer showcases intense action sequences and gory scenes, amplified by a haunting rendition of Johnny Cash's "The Man Comes Around". Taylor-Johnson's physical transformation for the role is evident, as he displays his impressive physique. The trailer also provides a glimpse of Russell Crowe as Kraven's father and reveals a clash between Kraven and the Rhino (Nivola).

"Kraven the Hunter" is directed by J.C. Chandor and written by Richard Wenk, Art Marcum, and Matt Holloway. It joins the Sony Pictures Universe of Marvel Characters, following recent releases such as "Madame Web" and the upcoming "Venom: The Last Dance". The film hits theaters on October 6.

Taylor-Johnson has expressed his enthusiasm for the project, stating that Kraven's uniqueness and grounded nature appealed to him. He believes the public is eager for original content that enriches the cinematic experience.