Venom Trilogy Is Massive Waste Of The Character

Venom Trilogy Is Massive Waste Of The Character

As a seasoned gamer and comic book enthusiast who has followed the adventures of Venom since his inception, I can’t help but feel a profound sense of disappointment with Sony’s handling of this iconic character. The Venom trilogy, while not entirely devoid of merit, lacked the depth and connection to a larger universe that could have elevated it to greatness.


The following contains spoilers for Venom: The Last Dance.

Key Takeaways

  • Sony’s handling of the Venom trilogy was a massive waste, lacking connection to a larger universe.
  • The films misused potential with characters like Knull and Carnage, failing to fully explore symbiote saga.
  • Marvel’s handling of symbiotes in Spider-Man 2 video game showcased more compelling storytelling than the Sony films.

With the release of “Venom: The Last Dance” in cinemas, we bid farewell to the Sony Spider-Verse era. For three films, Tom Hardy breathed life into Eddie Brock and his symbiote companion, Venom. At this point, the studio seems content to let fans speculate that the movie series has concluded its run. Although Hardy himself has declared that he’s finished with the character, if Venom were to return in the future, it would be under a new rider’s reign.

It’s time to address the elephant in the room since Venom: The Last Dance seems to conclude the trilogy. The question arises: Did Sony handle Venom well? Certainly, they invested more into this character than any other titles in their segment of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. However, merely giving him more screen time doesn’t guarantee that they used him effectively. In essence, it seems like three films and an ending as it stands was a significant missed opportunity.

Wishing Venom Had Always Been Part Of The MCU

One potential rephrasing could be:

It seems unusual to introduce the formidable villain, Knull, in the final installment of the trilogy when there isn’t a shared universe for Venom 3 to draw from. This could make it difficult to continue the story coherently without seeming disjointed. It appears unlikely that this will unfold within the Kraven movie as that would not make sense in context. However, there was a suggestion that both Knull and Venom might resurface somehow, hinted at in a post-credits scene. If this isn’t followed up on, it would render that scene largely insignificant.

There were strong indications that although the primary Venom character perished, the symbiote could live on, attach itself to another host, and reappear later. Yet, this idea seems complex. It would have been much more straightforward if Sony had let Marvel incorporate Venom into the MCU from the start. It’s always going to be puzzling that the company permitted the MCU to obtain Spider-Man’s rights while holding onto Venom so tightly, especially given that all three films were generally considered subpar at best.

Venom 3 Misuses Most Interesting Aspect Of Symbiote Saga

Venom Trilogy Is Massive Waste Of The Character

It’s challenging to deny that Sony has squandered the potential of Venom, as this character could have become one of the most captivating antiheroes within the comic book movie genre. Despite the comical elements that occasionally made the Sony series a bit too lighthearted, the ending of Venom: The Last Dance appears to deliberately end the franchise while also damaging an intriguing storyline about numerous symbiotes displaying their abilities.

Venom: The Last Dance
CastTom Hardy, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Juno Temple, Rhys Ifans, Stephen Graham, Peggy Lu, Clark Backo, Alanna Ubach
Directed ByKelly Marcel
Release DateOctober 24, 2024

As a devoted fan, I can’t help but ponder what if Venom were part of the Marvel Universe instead of being under Sony’s control. Imagine Knull, wielding cosmic power, marching an alien horde onto Earth, ready to challenge the Avengers.

It’s quite surprising that a video game’s narrative about Venom is more compelling than some major studio films, especially when considering the criticisms leveled at this trilogy. It often seems as though Sony prioritized capitalizing on the Venom mythos over creating quality films.

As a passionate fan, I can’t help but feel that Sony owes some explanations now that Venom: The Last Dance has been released and the franchise is wrapping up. After all, we’re talking about one of Marvel’s most beloved characters – Eddie Brock. Compared to Morbius or Madame Web, who are relatively minor characters, this was a golden opportunity that seemed to slip through their fingers.

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2024-11-11 03:06