Release Date and Box Office Expectations “Venom: The Last Dance,” the highly anticipated conclusion to the Venom trilogy, is set to hit theaters on October 25, 2024. With tracking estimates suggesting a strong opening weekend of around $70 million, the film is expected to be one of the season’s biggest releases. Although this projection is lower than its predecessors, which collectively grossed $1.36 billion worldwide, it would still make “Venom: The Last Dance” might become the second-highest opening for a comic book feature in 2024, behind only “Deadpool & Wolverine”.
Demographic data suggests that men under 25 are leading in unaided awareness and are the first choice for the film, followed by men over 25. This strong interest from key demographics embodies how well the movie’s performance, especially considering the October box office has shown signs of growth, now box office in 2024 is already 4% ahead of the previous year.
Streaming Availability and Distribution Deals Following its theatrical run, “Venom: The Last Dance” may be available on Netflix as part of Sony’s distribution agreement. The deal, inked in April 2021, grants Netflix a Multi year window to stream Sony’s films after their theatrical and home media releases and the license deal will start from 2022. This arrangement ensures that viewers will have the opportunity to watch Tom Hardy’s final performance as the symbiote anti-hero on the streaming giant before it becomes available on other platforms.
In addition to Netflix, the film may also be featured on Disney and Hulu in the future, thanks to a separate deal Sony made with Disney in April 2021. This agreement allows for the movie to be streamed on these platforms, as well as broadcast on Disney’s linear television networks, although the release window is estimated to be around two years after its theatrical debut.
Plot and Cast
Continuation of the Venom Saga “Venom: The Last Dance” picks up where “Venom: Let There Be Carnage” left off, with Tom Hardy reprising his role as Eddie Brock and his symbiote, Venom. The official logline teases, “Hunted by both of their worlds and with the net closing in, the duo is forced into a devastating decision that will bring the curtains down on Venom and Eddie’s last dance.”
The cast involved in the Venom Last Dance is Joining Hardy, a star-studded cast, including Chiwetel Ejiofor, Juno Temple, Rhys Ifans, Peggy Lu, Alanna Ubach, and Stephen Graham. The film is directed by Kelly Marcel, who also wrote and produced the first two Venom movies, with a screenplay she penned for this installment. Marcel and Hardy developed the story together and served as producers alongside Avi Arad, Matt Tolmach, Amy Pascal, and Hutch Parker.
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Early Reviews and Reactions
Early reviews for “Venom: The Last Dance” have been overwhelmingly positive, with critics praising the film’s action-packed sequences, emotional depth, and Hardy’s performances. Joseph Deckelmeier from Screen Rant called the movie “a wild and exhilarating journey from start to finish,” noting that while there are some plot holes and issues with the story, it remains a fun popcorn flick that pays tribute to action films from the 80s.
Digital Spy editor Ian Sandwell described the third installment as “the most entertaining of the trilogy,” highlighting its humorous and sweet road trip elements, including car karaoke and dog rescuing. He even hinted at the possibility of viewers getting emotional during the film.
Jake Coyle, a film critic and writer in AP news wrote “ Hardy’s performance has been a strangely compelling one-body buddy comedy. It’s one thing to throw a cape on and jump the sky. It’s another to run manically through the desert with an alien voice inside barking, as Eddie’s inner-alien does in the new “Venom: The Last Dance,” “Engage your core,” “Nice horsey” and “Tequila!”
Cultural Impact and Fan Celebrations As anticipation for “Venom: The Last Dance” reaches a fever pitch, fans are finding creative ways to celebrate the film’s release. In Delhi, a Venom-inspired Ravan during the Dussehra festivities showcases the character’s cultural crossover appeal. This unique tribute underscores the franchise’s global reach and the symbiote’s enduring popularity.
Social media platforms are buzzing with fan speculations, theories, and tributes, demonstrating the passionate fan base eagerly awaiting the movie’s debut. From cosplay to fan art, the Venom fandom is out in full force, celebrating what promises to be an epic conclusion to the beloved trilogy.
Conclusion
A Fitting End to the Venom Trilogy As the final chapter in the Venom saga, “Venom: The Last Dance” has a lot riding on its shoulders. With early reviews indicating that the film delivers on its promises of heart-pounding action, emotional resonance, and a satisfying conclusion to Eddie Brock and Venom’s journey, it appears that director Kelly Marcel and star Tom Hardy have crafted a fitting farewell to the franchise.
While it remains to be seen how the movie will perform at the box office and whether it will live up to its predecessors’ financial success, one thing is certain: “Venom: The Last Dance” is poised to leave an indelible mark on the superhero genre and cement its place as a worthy finale to Sony’s Venom trilogy.
