Venom 3 Enters The Last Leg of Promos With New Footage That Promises A Major New MCU Villain

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Venom 3 Enters The Last Leg of Promos With New Footage That Promises A Major New MCU Villain

Key Takeaways

  • Venom: The Last Dance confirms the major villain Knull’s appearance, tying in with the MCU.
  • Knull’s addition provides a strong link to MCU’s Thor: Love and Thunder and Spider-Man.
  • The Last Dance notably aims for an R-rating to potentially bring a more satisfying climax to the trilogy.

As a seasoned gamer with over two decades of comic book-based gaming under my belt, I can confidently say that the latest news about Venom: The Last Dance has me genuinely excited. After what seemed like an underwhelming buildup, Sony decided to pull out all the stops by introducing the major villain Knull, a character with a rich history and strong connections to both Thor: Love and Thunder and Spider-Man.

The highly anticipated movie “Venom: The Last Dance” is almost ready for its theater debut, and as part of its pre-release publicity blitz, it has confirmed that a notorious villain, who was believed to be out of the picture, will make a strong appearance in the film.

“Venom: The Final Rumba

Contrary to earlier speculation, the approach leading to the release of Venom: The Last Dance has now debunked the theory suggesting that Sony was reserving a significant Venom villain for a future crossover event. Instead, the latest trailer for the film has confirmed the inclusion of a major character in the film’s universe with strong ties to the MCU. In this new footage, the Venom symbiote informs Eddie that it has been discovered by its creator, who turns out to be Knull, the God of Symbiotes. This disclosure is significant as Knull represents an interdimensional threat that could potentially justify the impending danger to the entire world hinted at in the trailer.

Apart from taking over the formidable role of a final trilogy antagonist, Knull also strengthens the movie’s link to the primary Marvel Cinematic Universe film “Thor: Love and Thunder,” where Gorr the God Butcher, a villain armed with the Necrosword, made his appearance. This deadly god-killing weapon plays a crucial role in Gorr’s storyline, and in the comics, it was forged by Knull alongside symbiotes as well. Moreover, recent set photos from reshoots hint at a possible connection with the Venom franchise, suggesting that there might be a cameo by Andrew Garfield’s Spider-Man, which is a topic of discussion among fans.

Knull is certainly not a bad choice to end the trilogy on, as the villain is sufficiently powerful and intricately linked to the protagonists via the creation of the symbiotes. The film will have a lot of work to do in terms of actually setting up his motivation for coming after Venom and Eddie, but that’s going to be the easy part. The rumors gave a lot of fans hope that there would be a more substantial crossover between Venom and a Spider-Man project, but it’s clear now that Sony intends to pull out all the stops for the threequel. While The Last Dance might be Sony’s last safe bet, the company seems to be doing a lot to ensure that Kraven the Hunter can continue that success, including revealing the film’s encouraging R-rating.

As a dedicated gamer, I’ve always appreciated the grittier take on Venom in past installments, which made them stand out among PG films that really could have benefited from an R rating. Now, with Venom: The Last Dance, they might just take the crown. It’s speculated that Sony and Marvel Studios may have some grand plans for Knull to cross over someday, but introducing such a powerful character within these constraints could potentially dilute some of the excitement. Nevertheless, Venom remains Sony’s finest franchise, so here’s hoping The Last Dance delivers a fitting conclusion.

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

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2024-09-19 22:24