Will The Venom Franchise Die?
While rumors and speculation have made their way across the internet, those big fans of the Venom Franchise will want to be sure to check out those upcoming films, as the newest Venom 3, which marks the end of the symbiote trilogy starring Tom Hardy (and, perhaps, his last appearance as the symbiote himself), will be an epic battle between Venom and a highly anticipated and powerful new villain.
Many who were intrigued by the Tom Hardy Venom, a fan favorite that first emerged on the big screen in 2018. Venom's performance - and those stories, were well-received by audiences and gave viewers an insight into the power of the Venom Symbiote.
Does Venom Join The MCU?
Fans of Sony Marvel Movies might have wondered if there were any plans to introduce the Venom Symbiote into the world of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. A recent, albeit unlikely, theory from the website, Comicodigy, indicates a path towards this possibility. The theory is that the "Earth," which exists in Sony's Sony Spider-Man Universe, could possibly be destroyed in the latest film, Venom: The Last Dance, where Knull emerges, a powerful antagonist from Marvel Comics, and a being who presents the biggest challenge yet to Eddie Brock Venom.
While this appears to be a devastating conclusion to the Sony Spider-Man Universe, there might be a chance that Venom survives - one which centers on a piece of the symbiote left behind during those earlier films, including one in particular - Spider-Man No Way Home's post-credit scenes. This could open a unique window for Venom's survival by leaving him to navigate the world of Earth-616 as he connects those universes and further bridges the two different realities.
Why is the Spider-Man Universe Changing?
A possible answer for this lies in the Sony Spider-Man Universe's history - Sony had initially started with a different reboot for their Spider-Man Franchise, specifically for The Amazing Spider-Man, which was a popular series but didn't fare as well. Audiences also didn't appreciate how those stories were ultimately not as successful and some felt like they could be a little bit repetitive and lacked depth - creating the chance for the MCU's introduction to Tom Holland as Spider-Man, which took its place. These shifts seem like they will continue with a Reboot on the horizon, but could lead to several other storylines.
If those assumptions are true then there is an expectation that Sony will scrap its SSU, specifically because many have viewed those projects as a flop - several critics and film review websites even dubbed them two of the worst superhero Movies of all time.
What Will Happen to Spider-Man's Black Suit?
Fans will likely wonder about those Spider-Man Black Suit scenarios, after those critical moments from Spider-Man: No Way Home where Venom briefly visited Earth-616 through the Spider-Man Multiverse, which gave way to those theories that Venom is set to make its way to the Marvel Cinematic Universe. There is also speculation that Venom: The Last Dance will be a huge moment that leads to this new journey and, ultimately, may make Venom an even more vital and prominent player.
Many will be wondering if that transition and move across those universes might bring Venom's role to the MCU and finally give those fans who were waiting to see Tom Holland (Tom Holland Venom, was a highly anticipated pairing that never quite happened) face-to-face. With Spider-Man 4 , a potential spinoff that may or may not be a new production from Sony Pictures - it is a real chance to see Venom make his debut and could even set the stage for a future, more prominent and long-term role in the world of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, specifically alongside those key players, like Doctor Strange. This could lead to an even bigger impact on the Marvel franchise than expected, and give a big win for Sony and the studio's relationship with Marvel Studios.
What Are the Most Significant Issues for Those in the Marvel Cinematic Universe?
While the MCU is often a source for powerful battles - with those big iconic villains like the Celestials, who had a big role to play in the earlier series "Eternals", it was also a turning point for how the series began to evolve.
The MCU has now focused more on the overall narrative and storyline of those major threats, while simultaneously providing fans a window to explore the universe and learn more about its elements. For many, Avengers Secret Wars was the biggest turning point that had a major impact on the series and gave rise to the storyline we are seeing unfold now. While Venom is on its own and may appear in several films - it does raise the question of what would happen to Venom and Eddie Brock, after Venom makes the shift from Sony to the MCU (it will have to be handled carefully).
How does The Last Dance Intersect With The Story Of Kraven?
It will be exciting to see Kraven The Hunter, which is also being released by Sony Pictures in the coming years and has garnered interest amongst those who followed The Vampire Diaries' storyline and, more specifically, The Originals, and have also made comments about its similar style of storytelling.
Those fans who were more focused on Kraven The Hunter could see that particular series as an interesting, intriguing twist as those producers explore several ideas for the upcoming projects, specifically that this will bring together some key elements from The Last Hunt which continues to be a key aspect of Marvel Comics' universe. There is a big chance for these elements to be integrated, creating the opportunity to have those two films intertwined.
What Are the Biggest Changes for Those in The Vampire Diaries Universe?
The universe that gave rise to the show The Vampire Diaries and spawned off several big projects including The Originals, was a popular series with big storylines that had to be carefully crafted. The producers worked tirelessly, not just on The Vampire Diaries but also on The Originals, which centered around a younger group of characters.
Despite those similarities - the latest spinoff, Legacies, gave rise to a series with a different storyline, one that was heavily centered on Hope Mikaelson, and a group of young characters as they attempted to navigate a school (which in this context is also a boarding school) where a different cast of characters, a diverse range of supernatural beings are trying to coexist, creating opportunities for the Legacies Characters to make their own impact, but sadly it's also made some key decisions. This could potentially set up a whole new range of opportunities for the Spider-Man Franchise - the series is filled with iconic characters.
Is the Movie Going to Have a Reboot?
Many will be wondering what is coming for the Spider-Man Universe, with some believing that a reboot may be on the way. While it remains unclear whether a Sony Spider-Man Universe reboot is actually going to happen, some signs suggest that a reboot is on the horizon - one which was influenced by the SSU Movie production that didn't make those initial milestones and brought in less than those numbers for the Spider-Man Franchise.
For now, fans have a lot to anticipate with the next movie releases that include those big stars. As we continue to learn more about how the future looks for those iconic characters, Spider-Man and Venom (as we know The Last Dance, is supposed to be Tom Hardy's final outing), it will be interesting to see how this series and, more specifically, Sony Pictures, continues its path towards success and bringing a renewed, refreshed narrative. We could potentially see an even greater, and surprising opportunity - to discover new avenues for this storyline, whether it comes in the form of a reboot or another venture.
