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Venom - Franchise

The Venom franchise is a series of superhero films based on the Marvel Comics character Venom, produced by Sony Pictures as part of their Spider-Man Universe. The franchise began with the 2018 film Venom, which tells the story of Eddie Brock, a journalist who becomes the host for an alien symbiote, giving him superhuman abilities. Despite mixed reviews, the film was a commercial success, leading to a sequel and further expansion of the franchise.

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Venom (2018) Movie Poster
Created by
David Michelinie, Todd McFarlane
First Film
Venom

Character(s)
Carnage, Shriek, Riot, Dan Lewis, Patrick Mulligan
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Tom Hardy's Lowest-Grossing Venom Movie Becomes The Top Global Film Within 1 Week Of Its Release

Sony's Venom trilogy had a decreasing performance at the box office, but one of Eddie Brock's solo Marvel movies is now a hit on Netflix.

Marvel Comics' Carnage with MCU's Venom behind him.
I Love Carnage's New Look Because It Does Something Venom Never Could

Carnage just got a devilish redesign, and not only is it absolutely perfect, but it's made even better by the fact that Venom could never pull it off.

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The All-New Venom poses in a golden aura.
A Single Word Just Changed the Debate About Venom's Mysterious New Host

Something very strange is up with the new Venom, who’s using singular language by accident in a way that they and their hosts rarely do.

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Venom in Venom The Last Dance
Venom's Co-Creator Reveals What He'd Change About The Marvel Movies & Nails The Problem With Sony's Spider-Verse: "Venom's Not A Good Guy"

The man partly responsible for bringing Venom to life, Todd MacFarlane, reveals how he would have brought the symbiote to the screen.

Venom with an army of symbiotes behind him.
Spider-Man Artist Brings Venom Into Magic: The Gathering With New Promo

These Venom x Magic the Gathering crossover cards deserve to be part of an official set; Marvel and MTG fans won’t want to miss this epic crossover.

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Venom centered with a snarling grin.
I Really Need Marvel to What Actually Makes Venom Scary, Alright?

Venom is one of Marvel's darkest characters, but over the years I feel that Marvel has forgotten the original reason that Venom was so scary.

Comic book art: Venom wielding the Necrosword with the Avengers behind him.
Venom's Most Unique Design Belongs to an Unexpected Avenger

One classic member of the Avengers got a radical reinvention from their usual design with a Venom Symbiote form that has to be seen to be believed.

Spider-Man and Venom Face to Face in Spider-Verse vs Venom-Verse Comic Art
Spider-Verse vs Venomverse Announced, Setting Up Marvel's New Long-Awaited War

The famous Spider-Verse and horrifying Venomverse finally collide, as Marvel's Spider-Heroes & Symbiote Hosts go to war in a massive comic event.

Venom with smoke around him
I Still Can’t Get Over Just How Different The First Venom Movie’s Critic & Audience Review Scores Are

Earning not far off $1 billion wasn't enough to net the 2018 Venom film a unified reaction to it, as evidenced by just how different its reviews were.

Split image of Aaron Taylor Johnson's Kraven looking serious in Kraven the Hunter (2024) on the left, Tom Hardy's Eddie Brock mixed with Venom from Venom The Last Dance (2024) on the right
Kraven The Hunter Crosses Over With Venom In Scrapped Concept Art From The Marvel Movie

Never before seen concept art from Kraven the Hunter teased what could have been, if the Marvel film had crossed over with the Venom trilogy.

Split image of Venom with his tongue out and morbius roaring in sony's spider-man universe
I Can’t Believe The Venom Movie Series Was Over 5 Times More Successful At The Box Office Than All The Franchise’s Other Films Put Together

It's fair to say that Venom carried Sony's Spider-Man Universe, but the extent of its success compared to other movies in the franchise is dizzying.

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Comic book art: Venom is surrounded by people in Times Square
Look, Marvel - Every Fan Has Guessed the New Venom Host, So Quit Pretending

There’s only one host who shares the All-New Venom’s boisterous personality and the desperation to be seen as a hero. Every fan knows who Venom is.

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Aaron Taylor-Johnson as Kraven the Hunter in the movie poster
Sony Exec Shifts Blame For Madame Web & Kraven Failures To Critics & Says Spider-Man Spin-Offs Need A Rethink: "They Were Just Destroyed"

The CEO behind Sony's Spider-Man spin-off era doesn't believe Sony is to blame for the box office failure of the SSU's movies.

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Comic book art: Spider-Man in his new black suit, as he's covered in splattered blood, against an ominous black backdrop.
The Exorcism of Peter Parker May Be the Darkest Take on Venom We've Ever Seen Before

While Spider-Man is usually the chatty and friendly neighborhood superhero, this fan art puts a horror spin on the darkest period in his history.

Split image of Steve Rogers looking serious and Venom smiling in let there be carnage
Tom Hardy's Venom Franchise Box Office Beat Three Original Avengers

Tom Hardy's Venom has managed to earn more at the global box office than 3 of the original Avengers with his franchise in Sony's Spider-Man Universe.

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Comic book art: Eddie Brock transforms into Carnage.
New Carnage Reveals Shock Power & Mission in First Look: "He Eats Serial Killers"

There are few serial killers more sadistic and brutal than Carnage, but he's taking that sadism and turning it towards a community that deserves it.

Venom smiling in Venom (2018) above a poster featuring Tom Hardy's Eddie Brock and Venom for Venom: The Last Dance (2024)
Venom 3 Box Office Claims Spot In Top 10 Highest Grossing Movies Of 2024 Ahead Of Digital Debut

Just ahead of its streaming release Venom: The Last Dance's final box office haul sits at $473 million, enough to land it in the top 10 films of 2024.

Split image of Venom and Eddie Brock in Venom The Last Dance and Dylan Brock in the comics
Yes, Venom Is Leaving Eddie Brock Behind, And We Finally Know Why

The conclusion to Venom War saw the infamous symbiote leaving both Eddie and Dylan Brock, all so that he could protect his "most beloved host."

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new venom and potential hosts
Marvel Breaks Down Venom's New Target, Teasing the Symbiote's New Host

The true identity of Marvel’s new Venom is a huge mystery, but the book’s editor has just laid out the list of four potential suspects.

Comic book art: Carnage prepares to attack while surrounded by crimson red tendrils.
Epic Carnage Cosplay Proves the Marvel Villain Was Made for Live Action

A talented cosplayer has just unveiled one of the most epic Carnage cosplays to date, along with an equally stunning debut of a Venom-inspired dress.