Tom Hardy recently commented on his swansong Venom movie,Venom: The Last Dance,and it has me convinced that Spider-Man will finally make an appearance inSony’s Spider-Man Universe.Venom: The Last Dancewill be the penultimate SSU movie of the year beforeKraven the Hunterrounds it out on December 13. It is also the final Venom movie starring Tom Hardy’s Eddie Brock, according to Hardy himself, meaning it will sunset themost successful character in Sony’s live-action cinematic universe.
This is a bold move from Sony as it has failed to inspire much enthusiasm in the franchise from its other two releases,MorbiusandMadame Web. This is despitethe studio owning the rights to Spider-Man, one of the most bankable Marvel characters in cinema. Spider-Man’s exclusion from Sony’s Spider-Man Universe has been a head-scratcher - but I believe it is finally about to change.
I Already Suspected Spider-Man’s Appearance In Venom 3
Clues Appeared With The Publication Of Certain Set Photos
Given the name of the franchise, it’s no surprise that rumors have swirled around Spider-Man’s eventual arrival in Sony’s Spider-Man Universe since it began. In the case ofVenom: The Last Dance, however, speculation was kicked into overdrive following the reveal that Eddie Brock would be visiting New York viaVenom: The Last Danceset photos. New York is, of course, Spider-Man’s neck of the woods, while San Francisco is Venom’s.For Brock to be roaming the streets of Peter Parker’s hometown without so much as a fleeting appearance from the wall-crawler would be maddeningly nonsensicalin Sony’s Spider-Man Universe.
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ShouldVenom: The Last Dancekill Eddie Brock, thenomitting the relationship between these two iconic Marvel rivals-turned-allies would be just as frustrating.Venom: Let There Be Carnageestablished that Venom, at least, is aware of Spider-Man, but his recognition of Tom Holland’s Peter Parker in the MCU was never paid off. That leaves it up toVenom: The Last Danceto establish a relationship between the two characters before Tom Hardy leaves the franchise for good. In fact, Tom Hardy himself has now teased that this may be the case.
Tom Hardy Didn’t Shoot Down The Possibility Of Spider-Man In Venom 3
Tom Hardy Gave A Telling Answer To A Direct Question
Tom Hardy was recently asked directly whether Spider-Man would appear inVenom: The Last Dance. His response was distinctly noncommittal, stating:
“There are always possibilities…but I couldn’t possibly say anything because this is the last movie…I would love that.”
Hardy’s body language says it all, as he responds with a glint in his eye and smile that can only suggest one thing: that he knows the answer is “Yes.” Dancing around the question instead of tempering expectations by delving into the reasons why it is purely a Venom movie that doesn’t need to rely on Spider-Man is, as I see it, all but a confirmation of our suspicions.
Mary Parker is pregnant with Peter Parker inMadame Web, which takes place in 2003 and means no previous Spider-Man actor will be young enough to portray him inVenom: The Last Dance.
On the other hand, Hardy (or perhaps more accurately, the studio)may be cynically capitalizing on the mystery to help drum up enthusiasm- though I find that doubtful. If Spider-Man doesn’t appear inVenom: The Last Danceafter all, it wouldn’t be the first time that movies have refused to shoot down false rumors during the press tour - with a recent prominent example being the rumors surrounding a Taylor Swift cameo inDeadpool & Wolverine(among several others). Still, I just think it makes too much sense to have the wall-crawler appear, and Hardy is sworn to secrecy.
I’m Convinced Venom: The Last Dance Is The Best Time For A Spider-Man Crossover
There Are Multiple Reasons Why Spider-Man Should Appear In Venom: The Last Dance
One of the biggest factors in my belief that Spider-Man will appear inVenom: The Last Danceis that it makes sense for Sony. Sony still holds the IP for Spider-Man and can feature him whenever it chooses. Its animated Spider-Verse movies have been huge critical and financial wins for the studio, while the failures ofMadame WebandMorbiushave placed it in a precarious position regardingthe future of Sony’s cinematic universe. The fact of the matter is thatSpider-Man is a money-spinner, and exactly what Sony needs right now.
Speculation over which version of Spider-Man will eventually star in Sony’s Spider-Man Universe has been circulating to the point of frustration, and the time is right to lift the curtain.
He is also what the fans want. Speculation over which version of Spider-Man will eventually star in Sony’s Spider-Man Universe has been circulating to the point of frustration, and the time is right to lift the curtain. The biggest point, however, is the fact thatVenom’s final movie cannot come and go without so much as a nod to the iconic comic book relationship between him and Peter Parker.
If Eddie Brock dies inVenom: The Last Dance, Sony may be about to debut a new symbiote-suit Spider-Man as Venom flips to a new host.
Then there is Knull, a villain who has thankfully been confirmed to appear in future projects down the line.Knull’s comic book originssuggest that this will be the biggest villain that Sony’s Spider-Man Universe has ever seen - andVenom will want to enlist the help of a true blue (and red) superhero to tackle this gargantuan threat. GivenVenom: Let There Be Carnageshowed that he is aware of Spider-Man, who may be the only superhero he knows, I’m convinced that he will recruit the web-slinger inVenom: The Last Dance.
Venom: The Last Dance
Cast
Venom: The Last Dance is a film directed by an undisclosed director, featuring the character Venom in a thrilling narrative. The movie explores the alien symbiote’s latest challenges and transformations as it navigates through a world full of danger and new adversaries.
