Key Takeaways:
– Tom Hardy confirmed for a third installment of Venom, titled “Venom: The Last Dance”, set to release on 25th October 2024.
– Industry insider Jeff Sneider suspects the film will feature a “symbiote mayhem”.
– Speculation rife about potential convergence of Sony’s Spider-Man Universe (SSU) and the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
– Carnage’s offspring, Toxin, likely to play the antagonist in “Venom: The Last Dance”.
Confirmed: Third ‘Venom’ Film to Hit Theatres in 2024
Tom Hardy’s faithful fans can rejoice! The actor, who confirmed in August 2018 his commitment to three Venoms films, is due to star in the third film. So far, the two Venom releases by Sony have met a successful box office run. The third movie, appropriately titled “Venom: The Last Dance,” is slated to premiere on October 25th, 2024.
What’s in a Name?
Echoing the phrase often used to describe the final act, “Venom: The Last Dance,” hints at the culmination of Hardy’s Venom tenure. Discussing the film’s title, Jeff Sneider, an industry insider, shared his thoughts on The Hot Mic podcast. Predicting multi-symbiote chaos, he said, “There’s gonna be like multiple symbiotes in this movie right? I just have a feeling this is gonna be symbiote mayhem.”
Revisiting the Symbiotic Sojourn
In the original 2018 Venom movie, the narrative revolved around Eddie Brock and Venom combating Riot. Carlton Drake’s takeover by Riot involved an ambitious plan to bring more symbiotes to Earth. The second film, “Venom: Let There Be Carnage” (2021), introduced us to Cletus Kasady, corrupted by Carnage, Venom’s offspring. Gauging Sneider’s statement, the upcoming Venom sequel looks set to rampage with an influx of symbiotes.
Insights into the Third Venom Film
The closing scenes of the second movie hint at a possible antagonist for the third Venom film. Frances Barrison attempts to kill police officer Patrick Mulligan. However, his survival and blue-glowing eyes imply the emergence of Toxin, Carnage’s offspring in the Marvel Universe.
The Intersection of Universes?
A mid-credits scene in “Venom: Let There Be Carnage” sparked discussions about the potential intersection of Sony’s Spider-Man Universe (SSU) and the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The teleportation of Eddie Brock and Venom to a room displaying J. Jonah Jameson exposing Spider-Man’s identity as Peter Parker raises questions. Since this revelation is part of the MCU’s timeline, it suggests Hardy’s Venom may step into Marvel’s arena.
Will this be Hardy’s Final Performance as Venom?
As Hardy initially committed to only three Venom films, there’s speculation about “Venom: The Last Dance” being his last appearance as the character. Yet, the evolution of both Spider-Man and the MCU narratives, combined with audience response, might impact this decision.
In summary, while we anticipate symbiote chaos in the upcoming “Venom: The Last Dance,” only time will reveal the future of Hardy’s character and the integration of SSU with the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Until then, fans will be eagerly waiting.
