Sony Pictures has officially announced the release date for Venom: The Last Dance, the highly anticipated third and final installment in the Venom series. Set to hit theaters on October 25, 2024, the film will mark the return of Tom Hardy as Eddie Brock and his symbiotic alter-ego, Venom, in what promises to be an explosive conclusion to the character’s journey in Sony’s Spider-Man Universe (SSU).
A Grand Finale for Venom
Venom: The Last Dance follows the events of the previous films—Venom (2018) and Venom: Let There Be Carnage (2021). In this final chapter, Eddie Brock and Venom find themselves on the run from both human and alien threats, as they attempt to navigate a hostile world where danger lurks at every corner. This installment is set to tie up loose ends and provide closure to the character’s arc within Sony’s evolving superhero universe.
The film is directed by Kelly Marcel, who co-wrote the screenplay alongside Tom Hardy. Marcel, known for her work on the first two Venom films, will be making her directorial debut with this movie. Marcel and Hardy started working on the script in June 2022, building on the success of the earlier films.
Star-Studded Cast Joins the Action
Joining Hardy in the star-studded cast are Chiwetel Ejiofor, Juno Temple, Rhys Ifans, Peggy Lu, Alanna Ubach, and Stephen Graham. Ejiofor and Temple, who joined the project in mid-2023, bring fresh energy to the final film, adding to the excitement surrounding its release.
While the plot remains largely under wraps, fans can expect high-octane action sequences, intense character development, and the signature dark humor that has defined the Venom franchise. The film is expected to explore the complex relationship between Eddie Brock and Venom as they face new challenges from both worlds—Earth and the alien symbiote realm.
Production Delays and Strike Impact
Filming for Venom: The Last Dance began in June 2023 in Spain but was temporarily halted due to the 2023 SAG-AFTRA strike, which affected productions across Hollywood. However, filming resumed in November 2023 after the strike ended, and the movie was successfully completed by the end of February 2024.
Despite the production delays, fans can rest assured that the October 2024 release date will stand, offering a thrilling cinematic experience to conclude the beloved Venom trilogy.
A Farewell to Venom
Tom Hardy had previously hinted at his involvement in a third Venom film as early as August 2018, and his return to the character marks the culmination of a journey that began six years ago. With Venom: The Last Dance, Hardy and the creative team aim to give the character a fitting send-off, tying together the arcs introduced in the previous films.
As excitement builds for the film’s release, fans are eagerly awaiting to see how Venom’s story will conclude and what surprises Sony’s Spider-Man Universe has in store for the future.