Tom Hardy Speaks Out on Venom and Spider-Man Crossover Speculations

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Tom Hardy, the lead of Venom: The Last Dance, hints at potential crossover opportunities with Spider-Man from the MCU.
The upcoming Venom 3 aims to shift the negative perceptions surrounding the series, leveraging symbiote mythology and introducing Knull.
A PG-13 rating might limit the film’s graphic content but could enhance the chances of a future Spider-Man crossover.

Venom: The Last Dance has been surrounded by rumors of crossovers for quite some time, especially as this final chapter of Sony’s most successful Marvel character prepares to enter the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Recently, Tom Hardy addressed these rumors during a public appearance.

This film marks the conclusion of the Venom trilogy featuring Tom Hardy, part of Sony’s Spider-Man Universe, which has found success primarily with the Venom films, including its sequel, Venom: Let There Be Carnage. Despite being set in a universe linked to Spider-Man, none of the four films released so far have included the web-slinger himself, as Sony has instead concentrated on the joint Home trilogy with Marvel Studios. Speculation about a cameo in the final installment has been plentiful, especially following news of reshoots for Venom 3, which fueled excitement among fans regarding the possibility of Spider-Man appearing.

While Hardy has already hinted that this will be his final portrayal of Eddie Brock, and theories about the symbiote’s next host have emerged, fans remain hopeful about a potential meeting between Hardy’s Venom and Tom Holland’s Spider-Man after The Last Dance. During a fan event in Mexico, Hardy was posed a question regarding a crossover with Spider-Man—something he hasn’t commented on prior. He responded, “Will we ever meet Spider-Man?… You know… there are always possibilities. But I cannot possibly say anything, as this is the last movie,” indicating a blend of intrigue and uncertainty. This vague response is one of the clearest indications from anyone involved with Venom and suggests a potential crossover between the two Spider-Man franchises could be on the horizon.

It’s worth noting that a crossover seems more plausible if the Venom franchise was treated as an independent trilogy. Following the lackluster performances of films like Morbius and Madame Web, Sony’s reputation may be impacted. Currently, with Venom 3, the focus appears to be on developing rich symbiote lore to counteract the longstanding negativity surrounding the franchise. The introduction of Knull in this upcoming sequel might be one of Sony’s strategic moves to lay a solid foundation for future narratives. Meanwhile, the upcoming film Kraven The Hunter is on track with an R rating, though the mixed reception of non-Hardy projects raises questions about their viability.

Recently, Venom: The Last Dance received a PG-13 rating, which may restrict its graphic content but increases the likelihood of a crossover with Tom Holland’s Spider-Man and the MCU. While fans should temper their expectations for a major crossover upon the film’s release, it stands as a pivotal installment for the Sony franchise’s future and any potential collaborations, as Knull prepares to step into the spotlight.

Venom: The Last Dance is scheduled to hit theaters on October 25, 2024.

Source: The Direct

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