Apr 17, 2026 12:01pm IST
‘Toxic’ Drops 9-Minute Preview at CinemaCon, Builds Early Momentum Ahead of Release (EXCLUSIVE)
“Toxic” has taken its next big step in building buzz, with the makers unveiling a nine-minute preview at a recent CinemaCon 2026 event. The showcase offered attendees a more detailed look at the film, going beyond the previously released glimpses and teasing the scale and tone of the project.
While the preview has not been made public yet, those present at the event were given access to additional footage that reportedly expands on the film’s setting, characters and action beats. The move signals a more aggressive push in positioning the film as a large-scale theatrical experience.
A source who attended the event said in an exclusive chat with Variety India, “We got to see a nine-minute preview of ‘Toxic’ at CinemaCon, and it really expands on what’s been shown so far. It gives you a much richer sense of the world and the themes. What stood out was how it balances edgy and mass appeal while still feeling layered in its characters. There was a genuine buzz in the room.”
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The insider added, “After the screening, there was a lot of conversation around the film. It’s set between the 1940s and 1970s, and the storytelling leans into this ‘fairy tale for grown-ups’ space, which really stayed with people. It left the audience excited and intrigued.”
Headlined by Yash, “Toxic” has been steadily building anticipation since its announcement. The CinemaCon showcase marks one of the first instances where the team has offered a longer and more immersive look at the film, indicating confidence in the material and its big-screen appeal.
Directed by Geetu Mohandas, “Toxic” also stars Nayanthara, Kiara Advani, Tara Sutaria, Rukmini Vasanth and Huma Qureshi in key roles. The film’s music is composed by Ravi Basrur, and it is positioned as a large-scale action drama. Backed by a major production setup, the film is slated for a theatrical release on June 4, 2026.
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