After the emotional conclusion of Venom: The Last Dance in 2024, speculation about a fourth installment has intensified despite Sony Pictures having made no official announcement confirming the project. Tom Hardy, who portrayed Eddie Brock across three films and co-wrote the most recent entry, has publicly indicated that he considers the trilogy complete, though industry observers note that his contractual obligations and the franchise’s $1.8 billion worldwide gross make a financial case for continuation that the studio has not formally pursued.
Andy Serkis, who directed Venom: Let There Be Carnage and portrayed the symbiote god Knull in The Last Dance, has become a focal point of fan speculation regarding a potential sequel. His dual role as both a creative voice and the franchise’s cosmic-level antagonist leaves narrative threads unresolved, particularly Knull’s imprisonment and his stated intent to destroy all life in the universe. However, Serkis has not confirmed any return to either the director’s chair or the role of Knull for a fourth film.
The Last Dance concluded with Venom making a sacrificial choice to destroy the Codex and the Xenophages hunting Eddie, though the post-credits sequence confirmed Knull remains a looming threat. Sony’s Spider-Man Universe has faced significant uncertainty following the underperformance of Madame Web and Kraven the Hunter, leading the studio to reassess its slate of non-Spider-Man Marvel properties. As of now, no actors are signed, no director is attached, and no release date has been set for any Venom sequel, making a 2026 or 2027 premiere purely speculative.
In this video, you will get a complete breakdown of the current status of Venom 4, separating verified information from fan speculation and industry rumor. We will examine what Tom Hardy has actually said about his future with the character, why Sony’s broader Spider-Man Universe strategy affects the franchise’s trajectory, and what a hypothetical fourth film might explore if the studio ultimately moves forward. If you want to stay informed on every major development in the Sony Spider-Man Universe, subscribe to the channel, tap the like button, and enable the notification bell so you never miss a breaking update.
