Venom: The Last Dance Still Has One Major Issue to Resolve

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Venom: The Last Dance Still Has One Major Issue to Resolve

Key Takeaways

  • Venom: The Last Dance leaves fans uncertain by withholding the official rating to the last minute.
  • The potential for an R-rating for Venom 3 could signal a darker and bloodier final installment.
  • The outcome of Venom’s rating and box office numbers will determine its legacy and impact on future Sony Marvel films.

As a long-time Venom fan and someone who has witnessed the highs and lows of this anti-hero’s big screen journey, I must admit that the suspense surrounding the rating for “Venom: The Last Dance” is making me as tense as if I were Eddie Brock himself about to face off against a formidable foe.

Even though Venom: The Last Dance tickets have been on sale in certain areas, there’s still an unsettling mystery surrounding one key aspect of the movie, which is being kept under wraps right up until its release in theaters, leaving some viewers guessing about what they might experience when it premieres.

At CinemaCon 2022, it was revealed that the movie titled Venom: The Last Dance is in the works, following the mixed responses to last year’s Venom: Let There Be Carnage. Although critics have yet to fully laud the performances and the dynamic between Eddie Brock and his symbiote ally, they have taken notice. The leading man of the franchise, Tom Hardy, confirmed that Venom: The Last Dance will mark his final portrayal of the character, making this film a significant finale for Sony’s Marvel adaptations’ only notable success. Fans’ anticipation is high as they hope the creators will go all out and fully exploit the character’s capacity for chaos and mischief to make the trilogy’s conclusion explosive.

Discussions about the third movie’s content have revolved around the possibility of it receiving an R rating, signaling a grittier, violent conclusion. Although trailers for Venom 3 showcase a new Marvel Cinematic Universe villain, the film has yet to receive an official rating as of now. With only a few weeks remaining before its release at the end of the month, no Motion Picture Association rating for the movie has been announced. Interestingly, this isn’t the first time in the franchise that a rating was not revealed until close to the premiere; Madame Web waited until two weeks before its debut to confirm a rating. However, the anticipation surrounding the details that an R-rating might bring has made the wait all the more frustrating for fans.

Initially, the first two Venom movies were rated PG13. There was speculation that Venom: The Last Dance might adopt a more mature tone due to Kraven the Hunter receiving an R-rating. However, pre-sale tickets for Venom 3 are available and are still labeled as PG13. This could be due to various reasons such as maintaining suspense or addressing issues in post-production that may influence the final rating. It’s also been reported that reshoots have taken place, possibly to facilitate an MCU crossover with Tom Holland’s Spider-Man. The potential for this connection to the MCU might be a reason to stick with the PG13 rating, which would ensure consistency with the mainline MCU and allow those who saw the previous films to watch the third installment without restriction. A desirable outcome would be an R-rating, but if not, a slightly more mature PG13 rating like what Tom Hardy mentioned earlier about the project pushing boundaries could be another possibility.

The outcome remains uncertain whether the complex backstory of “Venom: The Last Dance” will captivate audiences enough to boost the franchise, or if casual fans who have previously supported it might find its comic-oriented finale unappealing. Time will tell by the end of this month as the film’s initial ratings and box office figures are determined. Fans can only wait and see how this influences the reputation of the “Venom” movies and the reception to “Kraven the Hunter,” set for release at year-end.

Venom: The Last Dance is set for theatrical release on October 25, 2024.

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2024-10-05 23:23