After the supposed “The Last Dance”, the burning question is: what will happen next with the black symbiote? Sony Pictures already has the answer and is forging a path that redefines the boundaries of the silver screen. Fasten your seatbelts, because the journey is shifting from classic live-action adaptations to an aesthetic that will push your optic nerves to the limit. Marvel plans to follow the same path that another superhero has taken before.
Farewell to Reality: Venom’s Leap into Animation
The numbers don’t lie. While journalist Eddie Brock’s first outing still set the box office alight, interest in the third part cooled noticeably. Although raking in just under $480 million is not the end of the world for a project of this size, the massive slump from its debut has left a mark on the balance sheet. The consequence? A bold strategic shift. Instead of relying on expensive CGI effects in the real world, which recently often seemed like a digital foreign body, the entire franchise is moving to the pen-and-ink computer.
By doing so, the studio is following the glorious example of the Spider-Verse adventures. These films have proven that an animated look is not only artistically viable but can also have an immense pull. For you, this means a visual makeover. When the boundaries of physical laws are broken by the freedom of animation, the symbiote can really showcase its strengths there. It’s a logical step to breathe new life into the franchise while minimizing production risks. Above all, it means that Venom’s story is not over with the third film.
The Mystery Surrounding Tom Hardy and the Team Behind the Scenes
However, the most burning question remains: What about Tom Hardy? It is certain that the British actor is involved in the project. However, whether he will once again slip into the role of Eddie Brock by lending his voice, or will he simply pull the strings behind the camera as executive producer, remains a well-kept secret for the time being. Should the film tell a new story, Hardy’s distinctive voice could be the only thing that remains of the old Venom.
To ensure that the project’s quality does not nosedive, the studio will rely on familiar faces for production. Amy Pascal and her team are staying on board to preserve the series’ DNA. The director’s chair will be shared by a duo who recently made a name for themselves with darker material. Zach Lipovsky and Adam B. Stein will helm the project. This choice suggests the new film will not lose its bite despite its animated guise. So don’t expect a harmless animated film; rather, expect a consistent, further development of familiar material.
A Little Consolation For the Wait
If you need to bridge the gap until the big premiere, the Marvel carousel has another dish in the oven. Spider-Noir will land on your screens as early as May 2026. This live-action series is based on the popular animated originals and promises a dark atmosphere. It seems the boundaries between different media are becoming increasingly blurred, offering you an ever denser web of stories. So stay alert, because the fat lady has not sung for the symbiote yet.
