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Starting with Tom Hardy’s 2018 portrayal of Venom, Sony seems to have boldly proclaimed that Spider-Man isn’t necessary to spin a thrilling yarn about characters from the webslinger’s expansive universe. And credit where it’s due: the studio has recently managed to knock it out of the park by adapting Donny Cates’Venomstoryline for Hardy’s franchise, winning over even the harshest of critics.
So, have you seen the recent trailer ofVenom 3? Did it have you biting your nails or just chuckling at the anticipation? Because Knull, the eldritch god of all symbiotes and quite the heavyweight in Marvel Comics, is finally making his live-action debut inVenom: The Last Dance. This idea alone has tongues wagging and fans buzzing with praises.
Fans React: Knull’s Big Screen Debut in Tom Hardy’sVenom 3
Sony’sVenom: The Last Dancepromises to be the cherry on top ofTom Hardy’s symbiotic saga, as Knull, the King in Black, is set to make his live-action debut in a showdown. And it’s sure to knock everyone’s socks off.
So, who exactly is Knull?
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Ryan Stegman and Donny Cates joined forces to conjure this formidable villain. He first stormed onto the scene inVenomVol. 4 #3 in 2018, where he was introduced as the God of the Symbiotes—a primordial deity endowed with an array of terrifying powers and abilities. His arrival marked him as one of Marvel Comics’ most significant and fearsome antagonists.
The newtrailergives us just a fleeting glance of Knull, but it’s enough to stir up a storm of excitement among fans. The social media reactions are as electric as a live wire. Let’s check out some of the comments:
Its pretty insane that the Donny Cates Venom lore has already been adapted in both a VIDEO GAME and a MOVIEand the storyline isnt even a decade old, thats unheard of.https://t.co/PWXqp0CzTN
Donny Cates deserves every dime. He is the literal GOAT of comics right now.
Pretty neat. I’m glad the main villain is actually a major Venom villain from the comics.The first trailer got me a little concerned that it was just going to be a generic symbiote made only for the movie.pic.twitter.com/XsiWuVylGC
THEY ACTUALLY DID ITTTTT
Pretty sure he’s just gonna appear in the post-credits.We’ll come back to this tweet on October 25 lol.
In the trailer, Knull ominously declares,“As long as Venom lives, everything will end”. This chilling line suggests that his vendetta is intensely personal, with his ambitions intricately tied to Venom’s fate. The tantalizing implication is that if the latter is defeated or surrendered, Knull might choose to spare Earth, leaving it unharmed.
Sony’s Superhero Misadventures: Box Office Blunders
Sony has certainly had its share of cinematic triumphs, but not every venture into the superhero realm has been a slam dunk. Two prime examples of their miss-hits areMorbiusandMadame Web—films that seemed promising but ultimately didn’t quite make the grade.
Let’s start withMorbius. The film, featuringJared Letoas Dr. Michael Morbius, promised a dark and supernatural twist on the Marvel universe. But the 2022 flick had a lukewarm reception. Grossingabout $163 millionworldwide against a $75 million budget,Morbiuswas considered a letdown.
Then cameMadame Web, anotherambitious forayinto Sony’s Spider-Man Universe. Starring Dakota Johnson as the titular clairvoyant, the film aimed to explore alternate dimensions and multiverse shenanigans—a concept that had been capturing audiences’ imaginations elsewhere. Unfortunately, the film didn’t quite hit the jackpot; earning around $100 million globally (Box Office Mojo).
Dakota Johnson’s $100 Million Disaster Doesn’t Discourage Tom Hardy’s Co-star Ahead of His Final Venom Movie
While Sony has had its fair share of missteps, they’ve shown they’renot throwing in the towel. The studio has hit a high note by bringing Donny Cates’ Knull to life for Tom Hardy’sVenom 3, a move that has won over both fans and critics. In a fun twist, Ryan Stegman, co-creator of Knull, took toXto share his surprise and amusement about the character’s inclusion in the upcoming film.
Stegman admitted that the final trailer was the first he’d heard of Knull’s involvement and humorously quipped that he now expects to“finally be able to afford that lazy river moat around [his] house”.
With the latestVenominstallment promising to be a major hit, it looks like Sony might be on track to turn things around. Hardy returns as Eddie Brock and his symbiotic alter ego (Venom), joined by a stellar cast including Chiwetel Ejiofor, Juno Temple, Rhys Ifans, Peggy Lu, Alanna Ubach, and Stephen Graham.
Venom: The Last Danceis scheduled to release on August 10, 2025.
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