Venom 3: The Last Dance, set for release in October 2024, is gearing up to potentially shape the future of Sony’s Spider-Man Universe (SSU). This third Venom installment, following the massive success of Venom (2018) and Venom: Let There Be Carnage (2021), places Eddie Brock and his symbiotic partner Venom in an intensified storyline that could lead the SSU toward a long-awaited Sinister Six crossover or other game-changing outcomes. Here’s a look at how Venom 3 and other upcoming releases could impact the direction Sony takes with its characters and connections to the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU).

The Multiverse Connection

With Venom’s brief entry into the MCU at the end of Venom: Let There Be Carnage and Spider-Man: No Way Home, and the crossover tease of Vulture’s appearance in Morbius, it’s clear that Sony and Marvel have established a light multiverse connection. This “multiversal trickery” could allow for more fluid transitions between the SSU and the MCU, paving the way for crossover events or even for characters to fully transfer between the two universes.

The SSU has an open door for multiverse possibilities, and Venom 3 may solidify this path. Fans are excited by the potential for characters like Venom and Spider-Man to join forces in the SSU or even make consistent appearances in the MCU, creating more opportunities for both franchises to expand and collaborate.

Potential Sinister Six Setup

Sony’s Spider-Man Universe has long hinted at a Sinister Six movie, where a group of Spider-Man villains unite. With Venom, Vulture, Morbius, and upcoming characters like Kraven the Hunter, Sony is inching closer to the team’s formation. Venom 3 could serve as a lead-in to the Sinister Six by introducing new villainous elements or story threads that link multiple SSU characters.

The SSU’s recent Madame Web film also set up several new characters, including Peter Parker and future Spider-People. Since the film takes place in the early 2000s, these characters could emerge in the “present-day” SSU, creating fresh potential allies or enemies for Venom and other antiheroes.

Sony’s 2024 Releases and the Future of the Franchise

Sony’s future in the Spider-Verse could hinge on its remaining 2024 releases, Kraven the Hunter in August and Venom: The Last Dance in October. The performance of these films will likely influence the SSU’s path forward. Sony’s Spider-Verse brand, though popular with fans, has seen mixed critical and financial success. If Venom 3 or Kraven the Hunter falters, Sony may reevaluate its plans and seek new directions for the SSU, possibly collaborating more closely with the MCU or focusing on different storylines.

What to Expect in Venom 3: The Last Dance

Venom 3 promises to be a thrilling chapter in Eddie Brock’s story, with rumors suggesting darker themes, intense battles, and perhaps the most powerful foes Venom has faced. While the film’s plot details are still under wraps, it’s expected that Eddie and Venom will be confronted with moral and physical challenges that push them to their limits, possibly leading to a transformative moment in their arc.

Whether Venom 3 sets up a larger crossover or serves as a standalone climax, it will undoubtedly carry the weight of Sony’s Spider-Man Universe on its shoulders. The film’s success could either pave the way for an interconnected SSU and MCU future or prompt Sony to revisit its plans for a darker, more isolated universe.

As Sony moves closer to the possibility of a Sinister Six or more MCU crossovers, Venom 3: The Last Dance will serve as a critical stepping stone for what’s next. Fans are eager to see where Eddie and Venom go from here and how their journey may redefine the Spider-Verse.