“Venom 3,” officially titled “Venom: The Last Dance,” continues the unpredictable journey of Eddie Brock (played by Tom Hardy) and his alien symbiote, Venom. In this latest installment, the pair find themselves evading a group of scientists who are determined to destroy Venom to protect Earth. The film’s tone seems to blend action-packed sequences with the comedic elements that have characterized the franchise, promising a mix reminiscent of films like “The Fugitive” and “Midnight Run,” but with the unique twist of Venom’s involvement.
New creature for Venom: The Last Dance!
Not sure what it could be? Trailer implies symbiote but it could be a Xenophage!
A species that’s eats symbiotes! pic.twitter.com/Lakl62F5UF
— TheVenomSite (@thevenomsite) June 3, 2024
The storyline follows directly from the events of “Venom: Let There Be Carnage,” where Eddie and Venom had retreated to a tropical hideaway after their encounter with the serial killer, Cletus. Despite this apparent low profile, the new film hints at more trouble. A significant subplot involves Detective Mulligan (played by Stephen Graham), previously seen in the earlier film, who appears to be undergoing a transformation into the symbiote, Toxin. This development suggests that Venom’s influence continues to expand in unexpected ways.
In a surprising twist linking to the broader Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), “Venom: Let There Be Carnage” included a post-credits scene suggesting Eddie and Venom might join the MCU, sparked by a crossover involving Doctor Strange’s multiverse spell from “Spider-Man: No Way Home.” However, this potential was quickly undone in “No Way Home.” In its post-credits, Eddie was shown being abruptly sent back to his original universe, nullifying the crossover tease and keeping the Venom story within the Sony-Marvel universe.
'Til death do they part. Tom Hardy returns in #Venom: The Last Dance – coming exclusively to theaters this October. pic.twitter.com/5twpQ5Qp7w
— #Venom: The Last Dance (@VenomMovie) June 3, 2024
Despite these dimensional hops, “Venom: The Last Dance” steers clear of the MCU narrative, firmly rooting itself in its standalone universe. The film seems to embrace the lore established in its predecessors while expanding on the symbiote mythology. Chiwetel Ejiofor’s character, clad in military gear, introduces a new antagonist who may also bond with a symbiote, setting the stage for a climactic confrontation. Additionally, rumors circulate about other characters, including Juno Temple’s potential involvement in symbiote action, though these are yet to be confirmed.
Overall, “Venom: The Last Dance” promises to deliver the hallmarks fans have come to expect from the franchise: thrilling action, dark humor, and a deep dive into the complexities of Eddie and Venom’s relationship. The film is set for release on October 25, and is anticipated to draw audiences eager to see how this unique chapter in the superhero genre concludes. Whether it will fully satisfy the cliffhangers and speculative threads left by its predecessors remains to be seen, but it undoubtedly aims to provide a memorable adventure.
Major Points
- “Venom: The Last Dance” features Tom Hardy returning as Eddie Brock, who, along with his alien symbiote Venom, is on the run from scientists determined to destroy the symbiote to save Earth.
- The film continues from “Venom: Let There Be Carnage,” with Eddie and Venom hiding in the tropics after defeating the serial killer Cletus, and explores the transformation of Detective Mulligan into the symbiote, Toxin.
- Initially teased as part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), the connection was later retracted, keeping Eddie and Venom within the Sony-Marvel universe after a brief crossover hint in “Spider-Man: No Way Home.”
- New characters introduced include a military figure played by Chiwetel Ejiofor, speculated to bond with a symbiote, and potential new twists involving Juno Temple’s character.
- Set for release on October 25, “Venom: The Last Dance” is positioned as a standalone film outside the MCU, focusing on action, humor, and the deepening lore of Venom.
Al Santana – Reprinted with permission of Whatfinger News
