Sony Pictures Officially announced a new title and release date of Venom 3 and potentially final installment of the Venom franchise. Venom: The Last Dance will be released on October 25, 2024, two weeks earlier than its previous November 8 release date.
Venom: The Last Dance Plot
While specific plot details are being kept under wraps, fans are speculating about the direction Venom: The Last Dance might take. The movie could pick up after the events of Spider-Man: No Way Home, where Eddie Brock briefly visited the MCU before being sent back to his own universe, leaving behind a piece of the Venom symbiote. Could this lead to a multiverse showdown between Venom and Tom Holland’s Spider-Man? It’s a tantalizing possibility, but without any casting reports of Holland’s involvement, it seems unlikely for this particular film. Instead, expect Venom: The Last Dance to focus on wrapping up Eddie Brock’s symbiotic story arc.
Venom: The Last Dance Cast and Crew
Tom Hardy returns as Eddie Brock, the investigative journalist bonded with the alien Venom symbiote that grants him superhuman powers but also a violently aggressive alter-ego. Joining Hardy in undisclosed roles are Juno Temple, Chiwetel Ejiofor, and Clark Backo.
Behind the camera, Kelly Marcel makes her directorial debut with Venom: The Last Dance after penning the scripts for the first two films. She’s also written the screenplay based on a story developed with Tom Hardy. Producing the film are Avi Arad, Matt Tolmach, Amy Pascal, Hutch Parker, Marcel, and Hardy.
Venom: The Last Dance Production Updates
Principal photography on Venom: The Last Dance began in Spain in late June 2023 but faced a hiatus in July due to the SAG-AFTRA strike. Filming resumed in November after the strike ended and will also take place in London.Set photos have teased a Day of the Dead festival setting in Mexico, hinting at an intriguing backdrop for some of the symbiotic action. As filming continues, expect more glimpses and teases from the set to emerge.
Trailer and Marketing
With Venom: The Last Dance still in production, no trailer has been released yet. However, with just over 7 months until the film’s October debut, anticipate the first footage to arrive in the coming months once filming wraps and post-production is in full swing. Like its predecessors, Venom: The Last Dance will be screened in premium large formats and IMAX when it hits theaters. The marketing campaign will likely kick into high gear this summer, enticing audiences with the promise of an epic symbiotic finale.
Box Office Potential
The Venom franchise has proven to be a box office success for Sony, with 2018’s Venom grossing over $850 million globally and the 2021 sequel Let There Be Carnage taking in $500 million worldwide despite the pandemic.
As the culmination of the trilogy, Venom: The Last Dance has the potential to match or exceed those numbers, especially if it delivers a satisfying conclusion for fans. The October release window, which worked well for the previous films, could also boost its box office haul.
Conclusion
Venom: The Last Dance looks to be an epic and symbiotic sendoff for Tom Hardy’s take on the Marvel antihero. With a new director, a compelling cast, and the promise of a grand finale, this third Venom outing could be the biggest yet. As production continues and the marketing machine revs up, expect more exciting updates on Venom: The Last Dance. Will Eddie Brock’s story end on a high note? Will a multiverse door crack open for a Venom vs. Spider-Man showdown? We’ll find out when Venom: The Last Dance hits theaters on October 25, 2024.
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