Venom 3 The Last Dance Rotten Tomatoes Score Continues Franchise Trend

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Venom 3 The Last Dance Rotten Tomatoes Score Continues Franchise Trend

Key Takeaways

  • Venom: The Last Dance earns a 38% score on Rotten Tomatoes, continuing the negative trend for the Spider-Man Universe franchise.
  • The Venom movies defy critics as box office hits, with fans’ responses contributing to their success.
  • While Venom 3’s Rotten Tomatoes score may improve, it may not impact its appeal to fans following Tom Hardy’s satisfying swan song.

As a seasoned gamer and ardent fan of the Marvel Universe, I’ve seen my fair share of highs and lows in the world of comic book adaptations. The latest installment in the Venom franchise, Venom: The Last Dance, has left me both intrigued and somewhat apprehensive.

The Last Dance” on Rotten Tomatoes has been revealed, and it seems that Tom Hardy’s last performance as Eddie Brock is contributing to a continuing downward trend in the quality of films in Sony’s Spider-Man Universe.

As a devoted fan, I must say that “Venom: The Last Dance” is wrapping up the trilogy, following the initial film and its successor, “Let There Be Carnage.” Unfortunately, these movies, much like Sony’s Spider-Man Universe offerings such as “Morbius” and “Madame Web,” have been met with less than favorable reviews. Critics haven’t been kind to these films, giving “Morbius” a mere 15% on Rotten Tomatoes and a staggering 11% for “Madame Web.” It seems the third installment of the Venom franchise, “Venom 3,” is following in their footsteps, garnering unfavorable reviews from critics as well.

At present, the movie titled “Venom: The Last Dance” currently holds a Rotten Tomatoes rating of 37%, which is based on 76 reviews. According to RT’s Christopher Campbell, critics suggest that if you weren’t fond of the first two “Venom” films, then this one might not change your mind, but for fans, it serves as a fulfilling farewell for Tom Hardy and his symbiote companion. It’s worth noting that even if Venom 3‘s final Rotten Tomatoes score doesn’t reach the status of “Certified Fresh,” its impact might not significantly diminish.

Despite facing mixed reviews from critics, the Venom movies have proven to be resilient and popular among audiences. The initial Venom film and Let There Be Carnage achieved significant commercial success, earning a staggering $856.1 million and $506.9 million worldwide on relatively modest budgets. Although Let There Be Carnage grossed less than its predecessor, it was released during the world’s recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, with audiences slowly returning to theaters. The success of both Venom and Let There Be Carnage can be largely attributed to the positive reactions from fans, which were far more favorable compared to the critical reviews they received.

Unlike the Spider-Man films based on Venom, other movies from Sony’s Spider-Man Universe haven’t managed to buck the trend of negative criticism by achieving financial success. Movies like Morbius and Madame Web have flopped at the box office, making a difficult situation even harder due to their predominantly unfavorable reviews. Interestingly, Morbius holds the dubious distinction of failing twice – it bombed initially, then again after Sony re-released it in theaters, seemingly mistaking internet memes poking fun at the film as expressions of genuine appreciation.

Although Venom 3 might manage to steer clear of a disastrous opening at the box office, it seems that recent sequels in the comic book genre have struggled to achieve the same level of success as their original counterparts. For instance, Aquaman 2, Shazam 2, Captain Marvel 2, and Joker 2 brought in significantly less revenue compared to their initial releases despite being follow-ups to well-received movies. Consequently, there’s a chance that Venom 3 could carry on the trend of box office flops for Sony’s Spider-Man universe. However, the symbiote’s popularity might be strong enough yet again to buck the critics and combat ‘superhero exhaustion.’

Venom: The Last Dance will be released in theaters on October 25, 2024.

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2024-10-24 20:03