Kraven the Hunter has been considered for a movie appearances several times before Sony became interested in a standalone movie in 2017. Wenk was hired in August 2018 with Marcum and Holloway joining later. Chandor started negotiations to direct in August 2020. It was confirmed that he would direct in May 2021 when Taylor-Johnson was cast. Further casting took place in early 2022. Filming began in late March in London, England.