Venom: The Last Dance’s Rotten Tomatoes Rating Reflects Ongoing Issues in Sony’s Spider-Man Universe

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Venom: The Last Dance has achieved a mere 38% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, continuing the unfavorable trend for the Spider-Man Universe franchise created by Sony.
Despite critical feedback, the Venom films have proven to be financial successes, thanks in large part to strong fan support.

The Rotten Tomatoes rating for Venom: The Last Dance has been officially revealed, showcasing Tom Hardy’s last performance as Eddie Brock and marking another disappointing chapter in Sony’s Spider-Man Universe story.

This film marks the conclusion of a trilogy, which includes the original Venom and the sequel Let There Be Carnage. Both previous installments were critically panned, earning Rotten Tomatoes scores of 30% and 57%, respectively, reflective of a recurring theme throughout Sony’s superhero franchise. This trend continues with Morbius and Madame Web, which suffered from poor ratings of 15% and 11%, respectively. Initial reviews for Venom 3 suggest it has not fared any better with critics.

Venom: The Last Dance Receives 37% on Rotten Tomatoes

Currently, Venom: The Last Dance sits at a 37% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, based on 76 reviews. While there is a chance that the final score may rise as additional reviews are published, it is unlikely to achieve the “Certified Fresh” accolade, although it may not significantly impact its box office performance.

#VenomTheLastDance Critics suggest that if the previous two Venom films didn’t resonate with you, this one probably won’t either. However, it’s being seen as a fitting farewell for Tom Hardy and his symbiote companion. https://t.co/hrrcFn0p5e pic.twitter.com/YUFtDgXxkb — Rotten Tomatoes (@RottenTomatoes) October 24, 2024

The Venom series has demonstrated a unique resilience against negative critical feedback. The initial film and Let There Be Carnage both enjoyed commercial success, accumulating $856.1 million and $506.9 million globally, respectively, despite their moderate production costs. Although the sequel earned slightly less, it was released shortly after the COVID-19 pandemic, when audiences were just starting to regain their comfort with cinema-going. The favorable reception from fans has been a significant driver of this box office success, contrasting sharply with critics’ evaluations.

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Contrarily, other entries in the Sony Spider-Man Universe have struggled to replicate this success and have faced harsh criticism. Films like Morbius and Madame Web became financial disasters, compounding the negative impact of poorly received reviews. Morbius notably flopped on its second release attempt as Sony misjudged the internet backlash—mistaking memes for genuine enthusiasm.

While Venom 3 might evade a complete box office disaster, recent comic book movie sequels have generally underperformed compared to their predecessors. Titles like Aquaman 2, Shazam 2, Captain Marvel 2, and Joker 2 all earned significantly less than their initial films, raising questions about the potential for Venom 3 to replicate past successes amidst a growing trend of superhero fatigue.

Mark your calendars: Venom: The Last Dance is set for theatrical release on October 25, 2024.

Source: Rotten Tomatoes

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