After much anticipation, Sony Pictures unveiled Venom: The Last Dance. This is the third and final chapter in its symbiote saga. The star-studded premiere took place in New York City. Directed and co-written by Kelly Marcel, the film features Tom Hardy reprising his role as Eddie Brock. Eddie Brock is a hapless journalist bound to the alien symbiote, Venom. This time, the stakes are higher than ever. Eddie and Venom face not only the law on Earth but also threats from the symbiote’s home planet.
A Grand Finale for Tom Hardy’s Eddie Brock
This franchise has proven to be a box office powerhouse for Sony, with the first Venom film grossing over $850 million worldwide and the sequel, Venom: Let There Be Carnage, crossing the $500 million mark globally. Now, with Venom: The Last Dance set to hit theaters on October 25th, early reactions are pouring in, offering a glimpse into what fans can expect from this explosive finale.
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Emotional and Action-Packed Conclusion
The first reaction from the world premiere is lighting up social media. Many praise the film’s balance of heart, humor, and high-octane action. One standout review comes from @theatomreview. They called the movie a “huge EPIC & EMOTIONAL finale.” They added that Venom: The Last Dance isn’t just another superhero flick. It’s “one of the BEST comic book films ever.”
They praised Tom Hardy’s standout performance and the film’s impressive action sequences, declaring, “Sony has never been better.” Simon Thompson (@showbizsimon) also shared an enthusiastic review, applauding the movie’s bold tone and nonstop energy. Thompson noted the film delivers Venomenal action without pulling any punches. It features a variety of set pieces, from quirky to wildly chaotic. He urged fans to “grab some popcorn and go with the flow.” The movie is a “raging road movie” that concludes the trilogy.
A Symbiotic Dynamic Stronger Than Ever
The relationship between Eddie Brock and Venom, which has been at the core of the franchise, seems to be at its peak in this final film. Josh Wilding (@josh_wilding ) described the dynamic between the two characters as the strongest it has ever been, noting that the stakes in Venom: The Last Dance feel much higher than in previous installments. Wilding’s review is filled with praise for the film’s fun, cinematic experience, calling it “the most cinematic, monumental Venom movie to date.” He added that the final act is “BONKERS” and that, despite some imperfections, the film is “leaps and bounds ahead of Venom*” with a far “meatier plot” than Venom: Let There Be Carnage.
Though rumors of a possible Spider-Man 4 crossover have been circulating, Wilding downplayed these, insisting that the film “left me wanting more of these two. And Knull (mostly).” Knull, a powerful villain from the Marvel comics, has been a topic of fan speculation, though it remains to be seen whether he will make an appearance in future Venom-related projects.
Ramping Up the Insanity – But with Heart
The tone of Venom: The Last Dance has taken a bold turn toward the absurd. Drew Taylor (@drewtailored) said, “The insanity has been ramped up significantly but so has the heart.” While acknowledging the film’s flaws, Taylor stressed that it is “super entertaining,” offering an experience that fans of the franchise are bound to enjoy. He highlighted one particularly wild scene involving “a giant monster that chews people up and sprays blood out of the back of its head.” In Taylor’s words, the film is “pretty nuts.”
Adding to the theme of chaos, Chris Killian (@chriskillian ) described the movie as “a whacky buddy road trip that stretches its PG-13 rating as far as it will possibly go.” He labeled Venom: The Last Dance as “classic guilty pleasure cinema,” advising viewers to “turn your brains off and let Venom snack on ‘em.”
A Fun, Yet Flawed, Tribute to the Franchise
While many of the initial reactions are overwhelmingly positive, others pointed out the film’s imperfections. Joseph Deckelmeier (@joedeckelmeier ) compared the movie to early 2000s comic book adaptations, known for their campy, action-packed appeal. Deckelmeier tweeted that “the action is great and a tribute to 80’s action films”. He added that the movie has plot holes and story issues. Despite this, it remains a fun and thrilling ride from start to finish.
Sean O’Connell (@sean_oconnell ) echoed this sentiment, calling Venom: The Last Dance the best of the trilogy, “while still being incredibly bad.” O’Connell noted that the film’s bizarre choices, including a symbiote fish and a Mrs. Chen dance sequence, make it entertaining, even if the trilogy as a whole “accomplished very little.”
Matt Ramos (@therealsupes ) took a different approach, calling *Venom: The Last Dance* “the funniest, most emotional, best story” in the trilogy. Ramos praised the film’s fully-embraced silliness and the “cool symbiote stuff,” adding that it’s “the best ending we could have gotten for this trilogy.”
A Fitting End for a Chaotic Franchise
In the end, Venom: The Last Dance seems to have delivered exactly what fans of the franchise were hoping for a chaotic, entertaining, and emotional farewell to Tom Hardy’s Eddie Brock and Venom. While the film may not be a critical darling, it has won over many with its unapologetically bonkers approach to superhero storytelling.
As Ian Sandwell (@ian_sandwell ) noted, “You might even find yourself getting emotional” as Eddie and Venom embark on their final road trip together, complete with “car karaoke and dog rescuing.” Sandwell called the film “the most entertaining of the trilogy,” emphasizing its humor and sweetness amid the mayhem.
For fans who have followed the franchise from its humble beginnings in 2018, Venom: The Last Dance offers a satisfying conclusion that embraces its quirks and delivers the symbiote-filled action audiences have come to expect. As @Wholetusout tweeted, the film is “phenomenal,” packed with laughs, surprises, and even a few emotional moments.
With its pre-Halloween release date, Venom: The Last Dance is poised to wrap up the franchise on a high note, leaving fans eager to see what might be next for Venom in the ever-expanding world of Marvel films.
Venom: The Last Dance opens in theaters on October 25th, promising a wild, symbiote-filled ride that fans won’t want to miss.