The only good thing to come out of Sony’s Spider-Man Universe is theVenomfranchise. Led byTom Hardythe franchise gave us a loveable symbiote, a very different Eddie Brock, lots of head munching, and good music. The franchise came to a conclusion last year withVenom: The Last Dancewhich had a successful run at the box office and the feature will soon be available on Netflix (viaCBR), for fans to revisit the film at their own leisure.
After the events ofVenom: Let There Be Carnage,The Last Dancefinds Eddie and Venom on the run as the two are hunted by both of their worlds. With hunters closing in from all sides, the duo is forced into a devastating decision that will bring the curtains down on Venom and Eddie’s last dance. The movie has a stellar cast includingChiwetel Ejioforas General Rex Strickland,Juno Templeas Dr. Teddy Paine,Rhys Ifansas Martin Moon,Stephen Grahamas Patrick Mulligan,Peggy Luas Mrs. Chen,Clark Backoas Sadie,Alanna Ubachas Nova, andAndy Serkisas Knull.
The film is directed byLet There Be CarnagescribeKelly Marcel, who directed the film from her own screenplay and a story she co-wrote with Hardy. Their combined effort resulted in a heartfelt farewell to the big guy. The film grossed $478 million worldwide and Hardy’s performance, stunts and visual effects were wildly praised by fans and critics alike. The movie garnered mixed reviews though as critics’ consensus gave the movie a 40 percentRotten Tomatoesscore, while the audience score sits as high as 80 percent. The movie’s arrival on the platform will be a great opportunity for fans of the film and Hardy to either discover it or rewatch it.
The Future of Sony’s Spider-Man Universe is Uncertain
AfterThe Last Dance’s success, Sony releasedKraven: The Hunterbut it proved to be a massive failurefor the studio only grossing $62 million at the box office. Taking its cue from the box office result coupled with the failure of features likeMorbiusandMadame WebSony decided to clean its slate and rethink its universe. However, that doesn’t mean the studio isn’t pursuing Spider-Man based projects asSpider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verseand Tom Holland’sSpider-Man 4are yet to come out of the studio.Beyond the Spider-Verseis backed by trusted filmmakersPhil LordandChristopher Miller, while Marvel Studios has the reins of Holland’s next. What comes out of Sony’s Spider-Man Universe in future or if at all, remains to be seen.
Venom: The Last Danceis set to premiere on Netflix on Feb. 25. Stay tuned to Collider for more such updates.
Venom: The Last Dance
Eddie Brock, balancing life with the alien symbiote Venom, faces a complex struggle with a powerful new adversary threatening their existence and the world. As a turbulent alliance forms between man and symbiote, the duo embarks on a thrilling journey of survival, challenging their limits and ethical boundaries.
